Top 16 solar module manufacturers

By Richa Chakravarty

As India grapples with a chronic power shortage, soaring energy prices and the looming threat of global climate change, solar energy has emerged as the most attractive sustainable energy option. With the stimulus packages from the government, grid and off-grid installations are the major application areas for solar modules. Today, solar modules are being used for commercial, industrial as well as residential purposes—for rooftop installations, lighting kits, telecom towers, solar charging stations, traffic signals, streetlights, etc. Most importantly, solar power is very beneficial in rural areas for household lighting, street lighting and for irrigation pumps.

The Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) has triggered demand, and industry experts project the Indian solar PV market to account for 700-800 MW by the end of 2011. With many players diversifying into this domain or considering an entry into the sector, it seems that the Indian solar industry will now grow faster.

Today, India has more than 50 module manufacturers, all of whom are bullish about the potential of this market. As the module prices go down, the cost of generating solar power is declining, too. However, for India to emerge as a large market, it is imperative to have a centralised single window clearance for solar projects. For the stipulated deadline of March 2013, which is the first phase of the JNNSM, the government has targeted the completion of 1000 MW of energy generating capacity through grid scale power projects. Hence, players are hopeful that the solar sector in India will take off well.

Electronics Bazaar has attempted to rank the leading solar module manufacturing companies in India based on their revenue, which was verified from the website of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Government of India.

Some of the top companies like Bharat Electronics Ltd, Bharat Heavy Electricals, Reliance Solar, Lanco, Delta and Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Ltd could not be included in the ranking as the revenues of their solar divisions alone were not available. Some other companies also could not be included as their revenues for the FY 2009-10 was not available. Therefore, this Top 15 list of solar module manufacturers may not be comprehensive, but it does provide an idea about India’s major solar module manufacturers.

Top 1
Annual Revenue (2009-10) Rs 9825.77 million
Tata BP Solar India Limited

Tata BP Solar, a joint venture between Tata Power Company and BP Solar, uses state-of-the-art technology to offer high quality, innovative solar solutions that cater to the needs of individual customers, large institutions as well as entire communities. Established in 1991, the company has impacted the lives of about 15 million people through its customised solar solutions that illuminate homes, streets and communities. Located in Bengaluru, it has over 700 employees spread over four manufacturing units and nine offices. With more than 150 dealers, 600 sub-dealers and 36 authorised service centres spread across the country and the SAARC region, the company’s solar cell plant capacity is currently 84 MW and module manufacturing capacity is at 125 MW.

Major products: Customised solar solutions for homes, streets and communities, water pumps and water heaters solar photovoltaic and solar thermal products and systems.

Sectors it caters to: It provides reliable and cost-effective solar power to sectors like education, banking, healthcare, railways, oil and gas and telecommunications, along with EPC solutions.

Contact details: 78, Electronics City, Hosur Road, Bengaluru 560100; Ph: 91 80 4070 2000, 3000; Fax: 91 80 2852 0116; [email protected]; www.tatabpsolar.com

Top 2
Annual Revenue (2009-10) RS 1674.14 million
Websol Energy Systems Ltd

Websol Energy Systems Ltd (formerly Webel SL Energy Systems Ltd) is a leading manufacturer of photovoltaic (PV) monocrystalline solar cells and modules in India. With a state-of-the-art integrated production facility at Falta, West Bengal, Websol has steadfastly delivered advanced and excellent products—demonstrating a commitment to quality. The company was established in 1994 with a small capacity of 1 MW to manufacture solar cells and modules. It started with 30 MW in 2009 in its new unit, and then expanded to 120 MW at its cell manufacturing facility and 40 MW at its module manufacturing facility by the middle of 2011. With an average efficiency that is above 18.2 per cent using conventional process steps, the company is making 125×125 mm and 156×156 mm (5 inch and 6 inch) monocrystalline solar cells. The standard modules produced are 250 Wp using 60 cells of the 156×156mm (6 inch) format and 235 Wp using 88 cells of the 125×125mm (5 inch) format.

Major products: Mono crystalline solar cells

Sectors it caters to: Solar photovoltaic power plants, remote communication and rural electrification.

Contact details: Falta SEZ Sector 11, Falta, 24 South Parganas, West Bengal 743504; Ph: +91-3174-222975; Fax: +91-3174-222933; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.websolar.com

Top 3
Annual Revenue (2009-10) Rs 1614  million
Emmvee Solar Systems Pvt Ltd

Emmvee Solar Systems, an ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 certified company, was established in 1992 with its manufacturing facility at Bengaluru. The company gradually progressed to become one of the best known solar companies in India, and has executed many complex projects that involve heating of water for domestic and industrial needs.

Emmvee was the first in the Indian market to introduce solar water heating systems that have hot water storage tanks built to resist hot water corrosion and also to withstand water pressure of 10 bars. Its brands in this category are Solarizer Plus and Solarizer Supreme.

Major products: Solar PV modules, solar water heating systems, hot water storage tanks, etc.

Sectors it caters to: Domestic and industrial needs.

Contact details: Solar Tower, No. 55, 6th Main, 11th Cross, Lakshmaiah Block, Ganganagar, Bengaluru 560024; Ph: 080-43233333; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.emmveesolar.com

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Top 4
Annual Revenue (2009-10) RS 1610 million
XL Energy Limited

XL Energy Limited (formerly XL Telecom & Energy Limited) was incorporated in Hyderabad as a private limited company in 1985 and became a public limited company in 1990. The company is partnered by Coming, Inc, and Kyocera Inc of USA XL is one of India’s leading end-to-end solutions providers in the field of solar power. It was established in 1992 and has expertise in the field of solar PV module production. XL has over 17 years’ experience in manufacturing solar PV modules and systems for various agencies in India and overseas. XL’s strength also lies in its expert team of highly qualified and experienced managers and workers who work in tandem with a comprehensive quality control department to assure excellence at every stage of manufacture. The results are products that serve as the backbone of the solar industry and are instrumental in bringing the future to our doorsteps.

Major products: Solar cells, modules, EPC Solutions, etc.

Sectors it caters to: Rural, industries, solar power plants, domestic.

Contact details: C2, Pooja Plaza, Vikrampuri, Secunderabad – 500 009, Andhra Pradesh; Ph: +91-40-2788 3333 (30 Lines); Fax: +91-40-2788 3344, or 2784 0081; www.xlenergy.co

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Top 5
Annual Revenue (2009-10) Rs 1409.01 million
Titan Energy Systems Ltd

Established in 1991, Titan is a pioneer in the design, development and manufacture of solar PV modules ranging from 2-300 Wp. In addition to the manufacture and marketing of solar modules, it also undertakes the design, construction, operation and maintenance of grid connected and off-grid solar power systems on a turnkey basis. Titan has established a quality management system to meet ISO 9001-2008 standards.

The company currently operates a manufacturing facility with a capacity of 100 MW, and is expanding module production to achieve a capacity of 500 MW.

Major products: Solar modules, and the firm also undertakes design, construction, operation and maintenance of grid connected and off-grid solar power systems on a turnkey basis.

Sectors it caters to: Education, banking, industrial, solar power plants, etc.

Contact details: 16, Aruna Enclave, Trimulgherry, Secunderabad 500015, Andhra Pradesh; Ph: 040– 27791085/ 64630900;

Fax: 040-27795629; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.titan-energy.com

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Top 6
Annual Revenue (2009-10) Rs 793.36 million
Photon Energy Systems Ltd

Photon Energy Systems Ltd was incorporated in 1995 and commenced operations in 1997-98 with financial assistance from the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. The manufacturing unit located in Hyderabad is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, backed by a strong R&D cell and testing lab to produce affordable custom designed SPV products. The company has all facilities to manufacture and test its products under one roof. It exports its products to a number of countries in Asia, Africa, Europe and North America.

With a production capacity of 50 MW, it is now a leading manufacturer of high quality and reliable solar energy systems. It is one of the largest and most cost-effective producers of solar PV panels from 3 Wp to 260 Wp. Photon has IEC 61215 certification for its range of panels up to 220 wp. It offers the unique advantage of its combined expertise in solar PV, solar thermal and solar electronics.

Major products: Solar PV modules, solar lanterns, solar streetlights, solar water pumps, solar power plants and solar water heating systems.

Sectors it caters to: Domestic, rural electrification programmes, industrial, solar power plants, etc.

Contact details: Unit 19, Mount View Enclave, Road no 12, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad – 500 034, Andhra Pradesh; Ph: +91 40 23331337/1338/1339; Fax: +91 40 23331340; [email protected]; www.photonsolar.com

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Top 7
Annual Revenue (2009-10) Rs 692.44 million
Moser Baer Solar Ltd

Moser Baer Solar Ltd (MBSL) and Moser Baer Photovoltaic are subsidiaries of Moser Baer India Limited. These companies were launched between 2005 and 2007 to manufacture world class solar modules and provide EPC solutions for the effective deployment of PV systems. Modules for crystalline silicon and amorphous silicon (thin film) are manufactured using premium quality materials and cutting-edge technology for residential, commercial, industrial and custom applications for both on-grid and off-grid use. Moser Baer’s PV systems’ business has rapidly grown to a market leadership position in solar farms, rooftop and off-grid applications in India. The strong commitment to R&D and innovation has resulted in its manufacturing cutting-edge PV cells and modules that meet international standards, including UL, IEC, ETL and CE. MBSL has been conferred with the prestigious ‘5 Star Rating’ certificate by TÜV Rheinland for maintaining the highest standards of quality in manufacturing for the second consecutive year.

Major products: Solar cells, panels, EPC, etc.

Sectors it caters to: Solar farms, residential and commercial rooftops, off-grid applications, mini-grids, telecom towers, banks, schools, solar lanterns, solar solutions (power packs), EPC design and implementation, and the turnkey execution of solar projects.

Contact details: 43B, Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase III, New Delhi 110020; Ph: +91 11 40594444; Fax: +91-11- 41635211, 26911860; [email protected]; www.moserbaersolar.com

Top 8
Annual Revenue (2009-10) Rs 512.17 million
Surana Ventures Ltd

In 2008, Surana Telecom and Power Ltd ventured into the SPV sector by establishing a SPV module manufacturing plant, Hyderabad with an installed capacity of 60 MW. In order to bring the entire business of solar energy under one company, the solar division of Surana Telecom and Power Ltd is de-merged as Surana Ventures Ltd. Today, the company’s major thrust is in the field of solar cells, solar PV modules, CFL/LED home lighting systems and street lighting systems. The company has achieved a growth of 25 per cent on a quarterly basis; the growth rate will further accelerate since they have begun manufacturing for the export market and started production at its new cells and module manufacturing and power generation plant.

Major products: Solar cells PV modules, CFL/LED home lighting systems and street lighting systems.

Sectors it caters to: Domestic, rural electrification, and the industrial sector.

Contact details: 5th Floor, Surya Towers, Sardar Patel Road, Secunderabad 500003; Ph: 040-27845119, 27841198; Fax: 040-27818868; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.surana.com, www.suranaventures.com

Top 9
Annual Revenue (2009-10) Rs 493.40 million
Premier Solar Systems Pvt Ltd

Chiranjeev Saluja, managing director

Premier Solar Systems Pvt Ltd, a part of a diversified group, commenced operations in 1995-96. The company has been manufacturing solar modules for the last 15 years and is one of the oldest in the region. With a state-of-the-art factory located in Hyderabad, Premier Solar exports to various countries in Europe, Africa and Asia. The company has maintained a steady growth of over 50 per cent over the past three years and expects to reach a turnover of $25 million by 2011-12. It has a long term strategic agreement with Schott Solar GmbH, Germany, a 51 year old company in the solar business, for the supply of high quality solar cells and amorphous silicon raw plates.

Major products: Solar PV modules, solar lanterns, solar street lighting systems, solar water pumps, solar home light systems, etc.

Sectors it caters to: Solar lighting for homes, hotels and guesthouses, water heating solutions, power plants, etc.

Contact details: 3rd Floor, V V Towers, Karkhana Main Road, Secunderabad 500015, Greater Hyderabad; Ph: 040-27744415/16; Fax: 040-27744417; Email: [email protected]; Website: www. premiersolarsystems.com

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Top 10
Annual Revenue (2009-10) Rs 475.74 million
Central Electronics Ltd

Central Electronics Ltd (CEL) is a public sector enterprise under the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology. One of the functions of this business unit is to manufacture and market solar photovoltaic (SPV) cells, modules and complete systems in India and abroad. CEL is a pioneer in the country in the field of SPV and has developed state-of-the-art technology with its own R&D efforts. Backed by an integrated production facility to manufacture mono-crystalline silicon solar cells and modules with the latest screen printing technology, the company has supplied more than 350,000 SPV systems across India and abroad, covering both rural and industrial applications. The modules manufactured by the company have been successfully tested by SEC. CEL’s solar modules are certified both for design and quality by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre and TUV Germany.

Major products: Mono-crystalline silicon solar cells and modules

Sectors it caters to: Rural and industrial applications

Contact details: 4, Industrial Area, Sahibabad 201010; Ph: 0120-2895155, 2895156; Fax: 0120-2895142, 2895147; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.celindia.co.in

Top 11
Annual Revenue (2009-10) Rs 356.60 million
Solar Semiconductor Photovoltaic Pvt Ltd

Solar Semiconductor is offers PV solutions, products and services to the worldwide markets including America, Europe, Asia and Africa. It is a vertically integrated full service systems provider which manufactures its own PV modules and cells with 195 MW of current capacity it has manufacturing facility in Hyderabad. Over 900 employees contribute to the success of Solar Semiconductor. The company has developed its own innovative business model to thrive in a rapidly changing environmental, regulatory and technological landscape. It has a strong reputation for quality that is backed by the various certifications it has received from premier international testing organisations including CSA, UL and TUV.

Major products: Solar PV cells, modules, turnkey power plant solutions, off-grid applications, complete system kits.

Sectors it caters to: Utilities, government, commercial as well as residential market segments.

Contact details: FAB city, Survey No 114/P, Srinagar Village, Maheshwa am Mandal, RR Dist 501359, Andhra Pradesh. Ph: +91 40 67303000; Fax: +91 40 67303003; E-mail [email protected]; [email protected]; Website: www.solarsemiconductor.com

Top 12

Annual Revenue (2009-10) Rs 279 million

Waaree Energies Pvt Ltd

Waaree Energies Pvt Ltd was formed in 2007 by the promoters of the Waaree group of companies. Its manufacturing facility in Surat sprawls over an area of 4050 sq m (45,000 sq ft), and has a modern state-of-the-art automatic production line for PV modules. A full range of PV modules from 3Wp to 250Wp are manufactured for various on-grid and off-grid applications, and are exported to a number of countries. The company’s manufacturing capacity through Phase I is 75 MW. Its production processes are carried out in controlled environmental conditions with most automated machinery imported from Europe.

Major products: Solar PV modules, various on-grid and off-grid applications.

Sectors it caters to: Industrial, rural electrification, solar power plants, domestic.

Contact details: 602, Western Edge-I, Western Express Highway, Borivali (E), Mumbai -400 066; Ph: +91-22-6644 4444; Fax: +91-22-6644 440; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.waareeenergies.com

Top 13

Annual Revenue (2009-10) Rs 150 million

Mitramax (Power Solutions Group, Aplab)

Aplab was established in 1962 and has been a technology leader in every category its products compete in. The group’s business volume is over Rs 2 billion. Aplab offers many innovative power electronics, power conversion and solar power products, in addition to the whole range of test and measuring instruments, lab power supplies, banking automation and fuel dispensers. Aplab offers the MITRAMAX high voltage PV module, where all modules can be connected in the parallel array architecture. These panels can be offered with any output up to 350 V DC from a single PV module using a unique patented IEC super energy harvester with a built-in intelligent panel level MPPT controller for maximum energy harvesting.

Major products: Aplab also has a whole range of balance systems required by solar power plants, which are highly energy efficient, apart from UPS systems, static sinewave inverters, etc.

Sectors it caters to: Power, telecom, oil and gas, IT, industry, railways, military, research laboratories, etc.

Contact details: A-5, Wagle Estate, Thane 400604; Ph: + 91 22 67395555, Fax: + 91 22 2582 3137; Web: www.aplab.com

Top 14

Annual Revenue (2009-10) Rs 135.73 million

HHV Solar Technologies Pvt Ltd

HHV Solar produces world class, technologically advanced solar PV modules and solar technology based solutions to meet the exacting demands of commercial and industrial establishments around the world. HHV Solar’s state-of-the-art automated manufacturing centre is located in Bengaluru. This facility has the capability to produce both crystalline and thin film solar PV modules, in compliance with IEC and UL standards for photovoltaic design and safety. It has the capability to manufacture products for both small and high volume requirements, for a wide range of consumer goods and services, across both grid connected and off-grid applications. The company’s ability to offer total solutions includes partnering with clients for systems optimisation and customised design options. HHV Solar also provides hands-on training to customers requiring turnkey and technology transfer solutions in these areas.

Major products: Crystalline and thin film solar PV modules, solar streetlights, solar traffic blinkers, etc.

Sectors it caters to: Industries, rural electrification programmes, etc.

Contact details: HHV Solar Technologies Pvt Ltd, Nos 31, 32, 33, 34 and 37, KIADB Industrial Area, Phase 1, Dabaspet, Nelamangala Taluk, Bengaluru Rural District 562 111, Karnataka; Ph: +91-80-22633700; Fax: +91-80-22633800; [email protected]; www.hhvsolar.com

Top 15

Annual Revenue (2009-10) Rs 79.93 million

Maharishi Solar Technology Pvt Ltd

Maharishi Solar Technology Pvt Ltd (MSTPL) was incorporated as a private limited company in 1999 under the guidance of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, with the objective of improving the quality of life by harnessing energy from naturally available sources. MSTPL is a part of an international group with its operations in over 100 countries across the globe. The company manufactures and represents solutions incorporating multiple technologies suitable for the Indian market. It is a leader in developing its own technology and has collaborated with the world’s technology leaders for different applications like power generation, solar thermal, air conditioning, cooking and industrial processes. It also offers solutions for the energy requirements of most sectors, including the manufacturing industry, the domestic and government sectors.

Major products: Quality solar cells, solar modules, solar lanterns, solar home lighting, etc.

Sectors it caters to: Hotels, industries like textiles, pharmaceuticals, etc

Contact details: A – 14, Mohan Cooperative Industrial Estate, Mathura Road, New Delhi 110 044; Ph: +91-11-40909090, +91-11-40909008; Fax: +91-11-26959669, +91-11-26836682; [email protected]; www.maharishisolar.com

Top 16

Annual Revenue (2009-10) Rs 36.46 million

USL Photovoltaics Pvt Ltd

N Krishnakumar, CEO

USL entered the solar photovoltaic industry a decade ago for the export market. Its modules are periodically evaluated as per IEC60904 standards in regional and international labs such as ETDC-India, NREL-USA and TUV, Germany. The company offers solar modules for OEM customers for global markets in the stand alone and grid-tied segments. Its OEM customers with whom it shares manufacturing contracts include global companies like Shell Solar GmbH, Solar World AG, etc. USL is geared to surpass the 15-16 per cent efficiency levels in the current financial year, thanks to the investments made in its silicon nitride process facility. It targets a 6MW solar cell line and a 10 MW solar module production line by 2009. And the company is all set to reach this mark.

Major products: Solar PV cells, modules, lighting systems, pumping systems, power plants, etc.

Sectors it caters to: Telecommunications, navigation, power plants, etc.

Contact details: USL Photovoltaics Pvt Ltd, 1/473 Avinashi Road, Neeambur, Coimbatore – 641 062, Tamil Nadu; Ph: + 91 422 2627 851; Fax: +91 422 2628504; info @ uslpv.com

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Other Key SOLAR MODULE manufacturers

Access Solar Ltd

Access Solar Limited (ASL) was established in 2005. It is the brain child of technocrats committed to take on challenges in reducing the greenhouse effect by banking on solar PV technology. Access Solar has a team of dedicated professionals with over 20 years of expertise in the solar field. ASL provides the highest quality products by deploying cutting edge technologies in design and manufacturing. The company offers a wide range of products ranging from 3wp to 250wp with an annual capacity of 18MWp, and it has expansion plans to go up to 100 MW.

The company has certification from RDSO, MNRE, DGS&D, ISO 9001:2008, and its SPV modules conform to international standards likes IEC 61215 Ed.2, IEC 61730 safety class-II UL 1703 and 4703. With its highly professional technical team and well-equipped testing facility, the company offers a high quality of solar PV modules.

Major products: Solar PV modules, solar lanterns, solar home lights, solar home inverters, solar street lights both in CFL & LED types, solar water pumps solar power packs off grid, solar power plants MW scale grid tied,

Sectors it caters to: Government, PSU, state nodal agencies, NGO’s, institutes.

Contact details: S-5, Phase-II, T.I.E, Balanagar, Hyderabad-500 037 A.P.; Ph: :+91-40-2307 6010; Fax:+91-40-2307 6271; Email: [email protected]; www.accesssolar.net

Bharat Electronics Ltd

Ashwani Kumar Datt, chairman and MD

Bharat Electronics Limited is a state owned electronics company with about nine factories, and various regional offices in India. It manufactures advanced electronics products for the Indian armed forces. The company is one of the eight PSUs under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. It has even earned the government’s Navratna status. The company deals with a wide spectrum of products, ranging from radars to solar-based solutions. BEL’s portfolio goes much beyond the defence products that it is famous for, having made inroads into markets catering to non-defence needs as well.

Having acquired a global edge, BEL has made its presence felt in all major countries across the world.

Major products: Electronics equipment/components for the use of the defence services and para military organisations, radars, defence communications, telecommunications, sound and vision broadcasting, opto-electronics, solar systems, LED-based solar traffic signals, IT products and electronics components.

Sectors it caters to: Defence, telecommunications, broadcasting and power plants.

Contact details: BEL, Outer Ring Road, Nagavara, Bengaluru, Ph: +91 080 25039200; Fax: +91 080 25039211; Website: www.bel-india.com

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Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd

BHEL is currently the largest engineering and manufacturing enterprise in India in the energy related/infrastructure sector. Established more than 40 years ago, ushering in the indigenous heavy electrical equipment industry in India, the company has a well recognised track record for performance.

The wide network of BHEL enables the company to promptly cater to its customers and provide them with suitable products, systems and services—efficiently and at competitive prices. The high level of quality and the reliability of its products are due to BHEL’s emphasis on design, engineering and manufacturing to international standards by acquiring and adapting some of the best technologies from leading companies in the world, together with technologies developed in its own R&D centres.

Major products: Solar PV modules, solar lanterns, and solar water heating systems.

Sectors it caters to: Power, transmission, industry, transportation, renewable energy, oil & gas, and defence.

Contact details: BHEL house, Siri Fort, New Delhi – 110049. Ph: +91 11 66337000; Fax :+91 11 26493021; +91 11 26492534; E-mail: [email protected]

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Delta Energy Systems

Delta Group is the world’s leading provider of power management and thermal management solutions, as well as a major source for components, visual displays, industrial automation systems, networking products, and renewable energy solutions. Established in 1996, the Delta Group has sales offices worldwide and manufacturing plants in Taiwan, China, Thailand, Japan, Mexico, India, Brazil and Europe. As a global leader in power electronics, Delta’s mission is to provide innovative, clean and efficient energy solutions for a better tomorrow. Delta is committed to environmental protection and has implemented green, lead-free production processes, along with recycling and waste management programs since many years.

Major products: Renewable energy, telecom, power and site management solutions, UPS systems, industrial automation solutions, display solutions, components, indoor and outdoor LED lighting, bio-medical glucometers, automotive electronics for hybrid and electric vehicles.

Sectors it caters to: IT, telecom, manufacturing, power, government, defence, BFSI, ITES and BPO, SMEs, process and manufacture, medical electronics, construction, media and entertainment, and many other verticals.

Contact details: Plot No 43, Sec-35, HSIIDC, Gurgaon 122001; Ph: +91-124-4874900; Fax: +91-124-4036045; [email protected]; www.deltaelectronicsindia.com

Eversun Energy Pvt Ltd

Eversun Energy Pvt Ltd is a solution provider engaged in the design, development, manufacture, installation, commissioning and maintenance of solar PV plants, solar thermal plants, solar outdoor and indoor lighting systems, etc. Established in 2010, the company is headquartered in Bengaluru with its plant in Karnataka. The company’s technical expertise has established it as a premier player in both grid-connected as well as off-grid solar spaces. Led by a team of industry veterans, Eversun Energy has commissioned a one-of-a-kind grid-connected solar PV plant in Gandhingar that incorporates all the major technologies currently used in the global solar industry.

Major products: Design, development, manufacture, installation and commissioning of solar PV plants, solar thermal plants, solar outdoor and indoor lighting systems

Sectors it caters to: Diesel generator replacement in industries, institutions, hospitals, hotels, etc.

Contact details: No. 1384, 2nd Floor, East End Circle, Jayanagar 9th Block, Bengaluru 560069; Ph: 080-41209110; Fax: 080-41209167; [email protected]; www.eversunenergy.com

Kotak Urja Pvt Ltd

Since its inception in 1997, Kotak Urja Pvt Ltd has been a pioneer in innovation within the solar industry. It has provided unique and niche solutions in manufacturing, engineering, designing, integration and installation of solar thermal and solar PV applications and products.

The total PV crystalline module manufacturing capacity of the company is 15 MW. However, the company has planned to raise its capacity to 25 MW.

The company’s strategy is to own a majority of the downstream PV value chain and offer its customers a comprehensive solution under one roof. This leverages the strengths of Kotak Urja and places it firmly in the grid-connected power plant market opening up in India and overseas. It has manufactured, designed and installed more than 40 MW of solar PV modules and applications so far.

Major products: Solar PV modules, lanterns, home lighting products, off grid solar application products, etc.

Sectors it caters to: Rural, industrial and domestic sectors.

Contact details: 378, 10th Cross, 4th Phase, PIA, Bengaluru 560058, Ph: 080-28363330; Fax: 080-2836 2347; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.kotakurja.com

Lanco Solar Pvt Ltd

G Venkatesh Babu, MD

Based in Rajnandgaon, Lanco Solar Private Limited operates as a subsidiary of Lanco Infratech Limited. The company manufactures and markets photovoltaic panels. Lanco Infratech Limited is one of India’s rapidly emerging business entities and has been driving growth in the domains of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), power, solar energy, natural resources, infrastructure and property development, over the last two and a half decades. Lanco Solar provides multi and mono wafers, cells and modules. Additionally, it offers crystalline silicon. Its continuous focus on innovation and expansion, together with its commitment to quality and excellence, has contributed significantly to the progress that the company has made over a short span of time. Its focus is on commercialising alternate technologies for green and efficient energy generation systems, such as solar thermal and solar photovoltaics (PV). The group is working towards realising its goal of indigenising these technologies with the aim to reduce costs and achieve grid parity.

Major products: Multi and mono wafers, cells and modules.

Sectors it caters to: Power generation, power trading, non-power infrastructure, construction, EPC, property development and renewable energy (solar and wind).

Contact details: Lanco House, Plot No 397, Udyog Vihar, Phase-3, Gurgaon–122 016, Haryana. Ph: +91-124-474 1000; Fax: +91-124-474 1764; E-mail: [email protected]

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PLG Power Ltd

PLG Power Ltd (formerly Goel Air Shrink), a Mumbai-based manufacturer of crystalline SPV modules and a provider of solar PV power plants, is a vertically integrated company operating in the PV sector since 2008. It is a part of the well-established Indian company, the PLG Group, which is almost 100 years old, with a diversified portfolio of numerous businesses in Asia and the Middle East.

The company plans to set up approximately 60 MW solar PV power plants in India. The grid connected power plants are expected to soon break ground in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal with an investment of around US$ 200 million.

Major products: Crystalline SPV modules, turnkey solutions, etc.

Sectors it caters to: Solar PV power plants and rural electrification and industries.

Contact details: 3139, A-1 Shah and Nahar Industrial Estate, Lower Parel (W), Mumbai 400013; Ph: 022-42309500; Fax: 022-24918278; [email protected]; Website: www.plgpower.com

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Reliance Industries Ltd (Solar Group)

Incorporated in 2007, the solar energy initiative of Reliance aims to take solar energy systems and solutions primarily to remote and rural areas, and bring about a transformation in the quality of life.

As part of this initiative, Reliance Solar is developing and offering a range of solar PV products, systems and solutions—from solar lanterns, home lighting systems, street lighting systems, water purification systems and refrigeration systems to solar air conditioners. It also provides turnkey solutions for large scale rooftop and ground-mounted solar power systems including building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems.

The company manufactures mono and multi-crystalline solar PV modules certified as per IEC61215 Ed 2 and EN 61730 Part 1 and 2, starting from 3.3 to 280 Wp.

Major products: Mono and multi-crystalline solar PV modules, solar lanterns, home lighting systems, street lighting systems, water purification and refrigeration systems, solar air conditioners, turnkey solutions, BIPV, etc.

Sectors it caters to: Education, banking, health care and telecommunications.

Contact details: Building No 5C,1st Floor, Reliance Corporate Park, Thane-Belapur Road, Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai 400701; Ph: 022-44770000; Fax: 022- 44710084; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.relsolar.com

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Sun Solar Techno Ltd

Sun Solar Techno Limited is one of the most proficient solar PV product developers in India. It is involved in designing, manufacturing, supplying and installing solar products. The company provides the perfect solutions to generate electricity from sunlight in an efficient and environment friendly manner.

It aspires to be the world leader in developing real alternative solar energy solutions for an efficient, clean and economical source of energy in order to enable a better quality of life. It has a global vision for its solar energy solutions. It has also demonstrated adaptability to changing demands, and a commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable development. Its objective is to illuminate every single home in even the smallest village, in every corner of the world to bring prosperity and development to the lives of all the people on earth.

Major products: PV panels, home lighting, BIPV, power plants, street lights, water heaters, charge controllers and lanterns.

Sectors it caters to: Rural, industrial, domestic.

Contact details: Sun Solar Techno Ltd, 102, Rushabh Apartment, Chapekar Bandu Road, Behind Khandoba Temple, Mulund (East), Mumbai 400081; Ph: +91-22-25631327; Fax: +91-22-25638827; [email protected]; www.sunsolartechno.com

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SunTechnics Energy Systems Pvt Ltd

SunTechnics Energy Systems Pvt Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Conergy Group, which is one of the world’s largest companies dedicated to solar energy. Since its foundation in 1999, Conergy has converted over 1.25 GW of renewable energy, almost 1 GW of which has come from solar energy.

The company has its head office and manufacturing facility in Bengaluru. It is a one stop solutions provider for all remote solar PV energy requirements. The company provides complete end-to-end solutions for renewable energy systems from conceptualisation to completion, including evaluation, feasibility studies, design, engineering, supply, installation, commissioning, operation and the maintenance of solar PV systems.

Major products: Renewable energy technology options comprising solar PV megawatt power plants, solar PV off-grid systems, solar thermal systems for water heating, etc.

Sectors it caters to: Rural, industrial, and solar power plants.

Contact details: 660/1, 100 ft Road, Indiranagar, Bengaluru 560038; Ph: 080-41880917, Fax: 080-41261932; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.SunTechnics.com/in

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