The global high-purity gas industry recently achieved a significant milestone: INOX Air Products will supply high-purity nitrogen for solar cell production. The Indian industrial gas company INOX Air Products will provide ultra-high-purity nitrogen to a new 3 GW solar photovoltaic cell manufacturing base in Madhya Pradesh. This production facility will be operated by Grew Energy, the flagship solar module business of the Chiripal Group. According to the agreement, INOX Air Products will construct a dedicated pipeline network from its existing air separation unit in Narmadapuram to ensure a continuous supply of ultra-high-purity nitrogen. In the photovoltaic cell manufacturing process, nitrogen is used to create a protective inert atmosphere, preventing oxidation and contamination during high-temperature production stages. As India aims to achieve 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, the stable supply of high-purity gases is becoming increasingly critical. The transition to larger silicon wafers and more complex cell structures means that photovoltaic production lines require larger quantities of nitrogen to maintain a clean, oxygen-free manufacturing environment. In the previous fiscal year, India’s solar cell manufacturing capacity nearly tripled, reaching approximately 25 GW.
This major collaboration underscores the critical role of high-purity gases in the renewable energy supply chain. As solar cell manufacturing processes demand ever-higher gas purity levels, stricter quality control in gas storage and transportation has become essential. As an advanced representative in the aluminum alloy gas cylinder industry, NETC provides robust support for the development of the global high-purity gas sector with its high-performance aluminum alloy gas cylinders.
NETC's aluminum alloy gas cylinders are specifically designed for the storage and transportation of high-purity gases. Manufactured from high-quality AA6061 aluminum alloy, these cylinders offer outstanding corrosion resistance and rust prevention. Their specially treated inner surface effectively prevents gas contamination, ensuring that ultra-high-purity gases maintain their required purity levels throughout storage and transportation. The cylinders are available in capacities ranging from 1L to 50L, including specialized sizes such as 46.4L and 47.5L, with a working pressure of up to 200Bar. This makes them fully capable of meeting the stringent requirements for high-purity gas supply in high-tech industries such as photovoltaic manufacturing.
Against the backdrop of rapidly expanding solar cell production capacity in India, the stable supply of high-purity gases has become a critical link in ensuring supply chain security. NETC's aluminum alloy gas cylinders, with their excellent sealing performance and material stability, provide reliable storage solutions for protective gases such as nitrogen, safeguarding photovoltaic cells from oxidation and contamination during high-temperature manufacturing processes. The products strictly adhere to international certification standards such as GB11460, ISO 7866, and DOT 3AL, while their lightweight design enhances operational efficiency in gas distribution.
As a reliable partner in the global high-purity gas sector, NETC remains committed to providing high-quality gas storage solutions to customers across different regions and with diverse needs through technological innovation and process optimization.
