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Su-Kam Power Systems Ltd.
Company typePrivate
IndustryEnergy
Founded1988; 37 years ago (1988)[1]
HeadquartersPlot No. 54, Udyog Vihar, Phase VI, Sector-37,
Gurgaon, Haryana
,
India[2]
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Mr.Vishnu Prakash Goyal
Mr.Ashok Kumar Gupta
Mr.Navraj Mittal
Mr. Yajan Bansal
ProductsInverters, batteries, UPS, solar power, batteries

Su-Kam Power Systems Ltd. is an Indian power solutions company that provides backup energy systems for both domestic and industrial markets. The company focuses on environmentally sustainable technologies, particularly in the area of solar power.[3] Its product portfolio includes inverters, batteries, solar off-grid and on-grid systems, as well as lithium-ion batteries.

History

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Su-Kam was founded as a startup in 1988. In the power backup sector, the company set a record for the highest export sales by an Indian manufacturer.[4] It pioneered several innovations in the Indian market, including the introduction of DSP sinewave inverters and plastic-body inverters. Su-Kam holds the distinction of filing the largest number of patents in the power backup industry, averaging two patents per month.[5]

The company launched plastic body inverters, recognized by India Today as one of the top 10 innovations of the decade in 2010.[6] Su-Kam introduced India's first touchscreen solar PCU, featuring an MPPT solar charge controller and smartphone monitoring through built-in Wi-Fi.[7]

Further innovation came with the introduction of solar street lights equipped with in-built lithium-ion batteries, offering higher efficiency than traditional lead-acid-based models.[8]

In April 2023, Su-Kam Power signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Himachal Pradesh to invest ₹300 crore in establishing an energy storage facility in the state. The company also announced plans to explore the two-wheeler and commercial electric vehicle (EV) markets.[9]

Foreign operations and exports

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Su-Kam's exports are growing. Su-Kam's total exports contribute around 20-25% of the revenue of its entire business, and most of it comes from Africa.[10] Su-Kam has also been awarded the title 'Africa's Most Reliable Inverter Brand'.[11][12]

Among its notable international achievements, Su-Kam secured a solar project to electrify 35 schools in Rwanda[13] and established a dedicated product experience centre in Uganda. According to media reports, the company is actively involved in solar initiatives across Nigeria, Gabon, Afghanistan, and Malawi.[14]

In Gabon, Su-Kam installed 2,000 solar street lights across the villages of Kango, Mouila, and Bitam. In Malawi, the company deployed hybrid power systems—utilizing both wind and solar energy—in five remote villages: Chigundu, Mdayaka, Eluyumi, Kumbande, and Kadzuwa.[15][16]

CSR initiatives

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Su-Kam has actively contributed to social development through various corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The company adopted the village of Baniyani in the Rohtak district of Haryana—the native village of Manohar Lal Khattar, the current Chief Minister of Haryana. Su-Kam plans to develop the village under a public-private partnership model.

In a media interview, the Managing Director of Su-Kam stated that the company would support infrastructure enhancements, including improvements to the government school and the installation of street lighting throughout the village.[17]

Following the devastating earthquake in Nepal in April 2015, Su-Kam provided relief by distributing food supplies and 800 solar home lighting systems to affected communities.[18][19]

Coverage in books and TV media

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Su-Kam has received national attention for its contributions to renewable energy and rural electrification. Discovery Channel India aired a documentary titled “Sun Fuel India”, which highlighted how Su-Kam’s solar installations are transforming both villages and urban areas across India by promoting the adoption of solar power.[20][21][22]

Awards

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Su-Kam’s solar power conditioning unit received the Excellence Award in the Energy Category from the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA). This recognition highlights the company’s innovation and leadership in developing advanced solar energy solutions within the Indian power sector.

Products

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  • Inverters: Wide range for home and industrial use, ensuring uninterrupted power during outages.
  • Batteries: Includes lead-acid and lithium-ion variants. Lithium batteries offer faster charging, longer life, and are available in 25.6V, 48V, and 51.2V models for ESS, telecom, and home backup.
  • Solar Solutions: Complete solar systems with inverters. All-in-one solar units (5.5kW/10kW) for homes, clinics, and offices.
  • UPS Systems: Backup power for sensitive devices like computers and medical equipment.
  • EV & Energy Solutions: Lithium batteries for e-rickshaws, scalable ESS for residential and commercial use, and smart energy management systems for optimized power usage.

Global Presence

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Su-Kam exports its power solutions to over 90 countries, including key markets such as Nigeria, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the UAE. Its international presence is driven by an extensive distribution network and a deep understanding of localized energy requirements across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.

References

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  1. ^ https://www.sukampower.com/corporate-story.aspx [dead link]
  2. ^ "Now, BSF posts at Indo-Pak border powered by solar energy". Economic Times.
  3. ^ Kumar, N. Ravi (27 January 2015). "Inverter maker Su-Kam mulls consumer finance foray". The Hindu.
  4. ^ Sujata Sangwan (10 August 2016). "Su-Kam - Aims to Take Green Solar Energy to Each and Every Home in India". Businessworld.
  5. ^ Rawat, Virendra Singh (30 January 2014). "Su-Kam ties up with Dhampur Sugar to sell solar power products". Business Standard India. Business Standard.
  6. ^ "Spirit of India: Ignited Minds". India Today. 26 April 2010.
  7. ^ "Su-kam Launches Touch Screen Solar PCU". Business World. 23 January 2016.
  8. ^ "Su-Kam's solar street light is sans grid link". The Hindu. 26 April 2016.
  9. ^ "CBI books Su-Kam Power Systems for ₹260.89-cr. bank fraud". The Hindu. 25 January 2021.
  10. ^ "Kunwer Sachdeva, Found and MD, Su-Kam". India Infoline. 3 January 2015.
  11. ^ "Su-Kam Adjudged Africa's Most Reliable Inverter Brand". Business Day. 4 September 2013.
  12. ^ "Alliance between Su-Kam Power Systems and Trojan Battery Company". Energetica.
  13. ^ "Su-Kam Power Solutions bags contract for solar plant in Rwanda". Economic Times. 12 August 2013. Archived from the original on 31 January 2014.
  14. ^ "Su-Kam to offer solar installations to Tata Power consumers". Economic Times. 6 August 2013. Archived from the original on 4 November 2013.
  15. ^ "Su-Kam's impact on lighting up Africa". African Review. 4 April 2016.
  16. ^ Chaki, Deborshi (August 2018). "Carlyle, Aion, Schneider in race to acquire Su-Kam". mint.
  17. ^ "Power appliances company to develop CM's native village". Tribune India. 10 April 2015.
  18. ^ "Nepal Earthquake: Su-Kam Pulling Out All Stops To Aid The Rescue Mission". EFY Times. 1 May 2015.
  19. ^ "Nepal Earthquake: Su-Kam Pulling Out All Stops To Aid The Rescue Mission". Eletimes. 1 May 2015.
  20. ^ "Sun Fuel: Powering India". YouTube. 6 November 2015.
  21. ^ "These entrepreneurs didn't need an MBA". Daily News and Analysis. 13 June 2010.
  22. ^ Munshi, P. (2009). Making Breakthrough Innovation Happen: How Eleven Indians Pulled Off the Impossible. Collins Business. ISBN 9788172237745.
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  1. ^ "Su-kam founder, Kunwer Sachdev starts new firm, "Su-vastika"". The Guardian. 12 September 2022. Archived from the original on 16 September 2022. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  2. ^ Kamta Tripathi (8 January 2023). "पावर बैकअप से सचदेव लाए टैक्नॉलॉजी की दुनिया में क्रांति, भावी इंजीनियरों को दिए टिप्स". Rajasthan Patrika (in Hindi). Archived from the original on 27 February 2023.
  3. ^ आईएएनएस (20 April 2018). "सोलर लाइट्स से रोशन होगी भारत-पाकिस्‍तान सीमा, BSF को पोस्‍ट पर ही मिलेगी बिजली". Jansatta (in Hindi). Archived from the original on 27 February 2023.
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