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nergy is sustainable when it “meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”. Most definitions of renewable energy include considerations of environmental issues such as greenhouse gas emissions and social and economic issues such as energy poverty.

Renewable energy sources like wind, hydropower, solar and geothermal energy are generally more sustainable than fossil fuels.

Solar energy is the conversion of renewable energy from sunlight into electricity, using photovoltaic (PV) energy directly, indirectly using concentrated solar energy, or a combination. Concentrated solar energy systems use lenses or mirrors and solar tracking systems to focus a large area of sunlight on a small beam. Photovoltaic cells convert light into electric current through the photovoltaic effect.

Photovoltaic energy was initially used exclusively as a source of electrical energy for small to medium-sized applications, from the computer powered by a single solar cell to remote homes powered by a rooftop photovoltaic system with no grid connection. Commercial concentrating

solar power plants were first developed in the 1980s. Since then, as the cost of solar electricity has dropped, grid-connected solar photovoltaic systems have grown more or less exponentially. Millions of gigawatt photovoltaic plants and plants have been and are under construction. Photovoltaic solar energy has quickly become an affordable, low-carbon technology.

The International Energy Agency said in 2021 that in the “Net Zero by 2050” scenario, solar would contribute about 20% of global energy consumption, and solar would be the largest source of electricity in the world. China has the largest number of solar installations. In 2020, solar energy generated 3.5% of the world’s electricity, up from less than 3% the previous year. In 2020, the leveled unsubsidized electricity cost for large-scale solar was about $ 36 / MWh, and installation cost about a dollar per watt of DC.

formed with an intention to resolve the issue of clean energy and maintain the environmental balance in the best technical way possible.

SwiftNLift focuses on spot-lighting firms and startups that contribute to shaping lives better with their intention to make our society a better place. It was a collective effort made by our team to bring this edition. As the Chief Editor, I am grateful to have you as our reader. I hope you enjoy reading this piece of our efforts. We have other sections filled with trusted and resourceful knowledge & information to garner your reading habit.

In our edition of “Top 10 Solar Energy Startups in 2022” on the cover page, we have M. Jayachandran, Founder/MD & CEO of Jaya Solar India Private Limited. The company was

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JAYAA SOLAR POWER INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

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SolarScape Enterprises LLP The solar panel industry has many players in the Deepak and Mr. Arjun Gadre. We wanted to explore market. Many claim their product to be the best in the new application areas of Solar Panels and Bring the segment. How much does it make sense when this innovative technology for the first time in India. your PV panel just generates electricity from sunlight.

There was innovation expected from the leaders.

The solar industry has the potential to

After intense research for more than four decades

by Dr. Ramesh Dhere & Late Dr. Neelkanth Dhere, expand in large spaces. How are you SolarScape Enterprises is introducing its innovative creating your position in the market? products in the Indian renewable energy market.

Our product is different from conventional solar panels. And our application is also different. We are ourselves as a replacement to conventional What have been the core sentiments of positioning glass façade; by using Power Glass for façade and SolarScape in the PV panel industry?

Skylight you get all the benefits of a glass and an added We Aim to Provide state-of-the-art Solar Power but very-important benefit of Electricity Generation.

Technology for clean, affordable electricity. And bring By using our technology, renewable energy and the new innovative technology to India and contribute construction industry can go hand in hand. towards India’s Green & sustainability goals.

We are curious to know about your How will you describe your company’s Power Glass. inception story? What were the founder’s Power Glass offered by SolarScape, is based on Thin thoughts behind establishing SolarScape? Film CdTe technology. As the thickness of the entire Technology has taken glass beyond merely providing protection or offering great landscape views. Glass facades can now generate electricity. Thanks to the research on solar PV by Dr. Ramesh Dhere and Late Dr. Neelkanth Dhere, along with others in the USA and Brazil for over 40 years. They’ve now brought the commercial application of this technology to India under the Power Glass brand by SolarScape Enterprises LLP, a company founded along with Mr. 18

solar cell is less than 5 micrometers, it is possible to selectively laser scribe the solar cells to achieve desired transparency. Power Glass installation is simple and easy, similar to conventional glass façade. Apart from power generation, other features include: customized transparency, colour choices, reduced glare & heat, and uniform light output.

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Anish Pimpalkhute CEO How will SolarScape Enterprises create a difference in the PV panel industry?

Since the CdTe glass panels can be ‘transparent‘, the Best Applications of these panels are: Facades, Skylights, and Rooftops of - Airports/Hospitals/ Tall Commercial Buildings/Infra Projects/ Schools/Hotels. With our vast research in using CdTe thin-film solar cells, we can offer unique products that can replace glass in building façades. We are now introducing this technology for the first time in India and catering to various new applications.

So We Say its time to Move from “Energy Effcient Building” to “Energy Generating Buildings”

What are your plans regarding expansion in solar energy?

According to some research the construction sector accounts for around 30% of Electricity consumption in India. Green, low-carbon development for the construction industry is crucial. We believe technologies like Power Glass and various other new innovations in the Renewable Energy domain can go a long way in helping India’s aggressive Renewable Energy targets.

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 Year of Founding: 2019  Founding Members: Dr Ramesh Dhere/Dr Neelkanth Dhere/ Mr Deepak Gadre/ Mr. Arjun Gadre  Office Locations: Pune  Company Strength: 0-10  Website: www.solar-scape.com

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Prakash Bondre Founder | Managing Director | CEO +91 7507671725

BONDRE GREEN ENERGY PRIVATE LIMITED How does Bondre Green Energy come into existence? What were the reasons behind the establishment?

I am running a Tours and Travel business. Most of the expenses incurred were on diesel & petrol fuel.

Therefore, I decided to start my own business on renewable energy sources. I decided to start production of CNG gas by utilizing residual society waste material to produce electric power by using solar power sources.

By generating our own CNG gas and our electric power, we will reduce our daily expenses and will be able to increase our profit as well as we will reduce carbon emission.

Tell us about your company’s vision and mission. ☐ Vision

☐ Mission We have made it our mission to ensure that no establishment of Nation drops out of productivity owing to lack of proper access to raw materials and other resources like the supply of high purity industrial gases.

With our industrial sector-centric work, we are completely focused on reducing India’s carbon footprint by making renewable green energy sources like bio-waste-developed energy sources, solar energy, wind energy, and hydroelectric energy accessible in the form of clean power.

Tell us about your products.

We produce energy from clean power sources like Solar power plants, Medical Oxygen & Industrial Oxygen gas, Nitrogen gas, Bio- CNG gas, Bio- Diesel, Compost Manure, and Bio- Fertilizer.

With our strong urge to support the AtmaNirbhar Bharat moment, Bondre Green Energy Pvt Ltd was established with a vision of making resources Which of your products are your USPs accessible for everyone. Generation of Power and Why?

by Solar power plant technology, supply of high Electricity generation by using Solar power is one of our purity oxygen gas, nitrogen gas, Bio-CNG gas USPs because Solar Power is the world’s future source of (RNG | Bio-Methane Gas), compost manure, electric power generation. and Bio-Fertilizer.

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Bhupendra Bondre Co Founder | Executive Director +91 9960289245

What would you like to say about your team?

All our team members and employees are very dedicated to work and target orientated.

INVEST IN BONDRE GROUP Bondre Green Energy Pvt Ltd is a rapidly growing firm in the clean energy sector and strongly working towards bringing our country's carbon footprint to a minimum!

And, we are always on the lookout for growth opportunities, if you share our vision for a greener, renewable energy reliant India, get in touch and invest in the future leaders of the green energy revolution.

☐ Year of Founding: April 2021 ☐ Founding Members: Prakash Bondre, Bhupendra Bondre, Sheshrao Bondre and Mrs. Geeta Bondre ☐ Office Locations: 47, Radhanand Nagar, Manewada Besa Road, Nagpur -440034, Maharashtra, India. ☐ Company Strength: 10+ employees ☐ Website: https://bondregroups.com/

https://www.facebook.com/bondregroup/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/75032975/ https://www.twitter.com/bondregreen/ https://www.instagram.com/bondregroup/ prakash.bondre@icloud.com

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Pratik Sharma Director

Company goals and vision

Another crucial factor is to create a TRUST with your partner companies so that business collaboration will be We are working to create an eco-system where common long lasting for many years. people should be part of the Green Revolution at an affordable price.

Services by PS GreenTech LLP Our goal is to reach, in the top technology companie in E4 (Make our earth more green) ■ Energy Sector ( GREEN ) ■ Environment ■ E-Mobility ■ EV-Charging Infra,

Our core business is offering Solar Panel Cleaning Robot (Water-less), and apart from that now we are also offering many solutions;  Solar Panel Cleaning Robot (Water-less )-BOSON Robotics  Solar PV Project (On-Grid / Off-Grid )  Solar Thermal (Solar Smart Kitchen / Solar Dryer / Solar Hot Water)  Solar Floating Project

Factors of success

 Waste Management (Waste to Compost & Waste to Gas)

We believe, in business, the most crucial point is ‘we need to take the right decision at the right time.’ Hence,  Waste Water Management By the yearend 2022, we are diversifying our portfolio  Prediction of Future Technology into: E-Mobility & EV Charging Station. For E-Mobility,  Dedication, we are launching our model. For EV-Charging  Self-Discipline, Station, we are planning to collaborate with an  Positive Attitude

Indian Manufacturer.

 Most important, Family & Friends support in every situation.

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The Founder’s Journey

Family support is always there as, without their support, this journey cannot be complete. It takes a lot of time during the initial days from the family time. My wife & kids were always supportive in every decision of mine.

We started our journey by trading Solar Products like panels, Inverters, Solar Water Heater, etc. Soon we realised that, in the long-term, this business model might not work, as there is no technical contribution from our In this fabulous journey, without taking a name of my friend & partner ( Mr Marc Wang ), this journey side. That was the turning point of our company. wouldn’t be completed. He always supported us from the We started exploring new technology-based solutions in beginning of our commencement and at the company the Solar field, and we narrowed down our eyes to Solar lows/highs as an Angel.

Panel Cleaning Robot as a solution in 2016. At that time, even very few know about this solution. We collaborated with one of BOSON Robotics Ltd (Chinese Robotic Unique aspect of PS GreenTech Supplier) in 2019 for Indian/other markets. Now we Quality products, prompt After-Sales-Service, Well have a 1.4Gw base only in India. qualified Engineers, Local Spares availability.

Initial days were tough for this market due to awareness and compatibility issues. However, within 2 years after For each client, we have a dedicated Key Account launching in India, we secured our 1st deal in 2021 of Manager to offer the best and quality service.

330Mw in Rajasthan. That was the time when Corona We are always ready to customise our product/solution started in India. We thought we had to wait for longer based on client requirements. It gives confidence to our to get our 1st deal. But we fought confidently for that clients about our technical capabilities. project, and despite the Corona issue, we locked that deal due to local presence, well trained Human Resources, Spares availability. Gradually other clients believed in us Work Culture and Business Ethics due to these X factors. Now, we are in the top 2 positions We prefer to work as a team member instead of BOSS or in the Indian market. company Director. Every decision is taken jointly with all the team members.

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We allow them to take decisions by considering all the pros and cons. So each team member is equally accountable for any decision.

About the Team

We always believe investing in the fresh brigade as we can mould them according to company requirements The second most crucial part is Office and Personal Life considering their best quality. We hired raw Engineers Balance. All my employees are free to take leave every from my native place (Durg-Bhilai Nager) and trained 2-3 months based on work-load without any deduction. them for 1-2 years, trying to sharpen their skills & Our Business ethics are Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, technical capability. We also depute them in China for special training so that once we have ordered; we can Accountability and Equality. execute & complete those projects properly. And most importantly within time.

Company expansion plans

Now our young team is independent and handle entire To establish ourselves in the top few technology-based projects smoothly. Even, managing clients as well companies that can offer everyone reliable & sustainable during the operational time. They are the backbone solutions at an affordable price. We want everyone to of the company. Without them, it’s tough to see my enjoy the flavour of Green Energy & help each other to company anywhere. make this planet greener before we hand over this is to our next generation.  Year of Founding : December 2020

Honours & Achievements of PS GreenTech LLP

 Funding Information:Capital Investment of 50Lakh

Being a Startup, our biggest achievement is client trust, which is the most that we have secured in the last 2 to 3 years. We have repeated orders from our existing clients.

We have a 1.4GW base in India in just 1-2 years. We are still growing and hope the journey will continue with more client trust and repeat orders.

 Office Locations : Durg – Bhilai Nagar (Steel City of India), Chhattisgarh

 Founding Members: Mrs Bandana Sharma & Pratik Sharma

 Company Strength: ■ Dedicated team for each department, starting from R&D/Engineering upto After Sales Services.

■ Support to Client from concept stage upto execution stage of the Project ■ Working on High Quality & bare min profit  Website :www.psgreentech.com

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Floating Solar Power plant Energy demand

self-reliant. Importing oil creates a loophole for the nation’s economic development. Hence, the GOI (Government of India) has a plan to make India the world’s largest green energy producer.

Energy has been the core of everything since human evolution. At first, there was the wood & fire. Later it got evolved & fossil fuels took the place of wood.

Currently, fossil fuels, also termed dirty fuels, have been the leading source of energy & economy. Fossil Solar energy production fuels command the energy to run almost everything We all know the sun shines the whole year, and we see around. converting it into electricity could solve our energy But there’s always an end to everything we have. Fossil crisis. Solar Panels/Photovoltaic Cells (PV cells) fuels are assumed to be completely depleted in the are an emerging technology for renewable energy next two to three decades. This has created a concern sources. As per the data, India has 50.78 GW of for many, as we are dependent on fossil fuels for every installed capacity of solar cells. economic activity. Even electricity generation largely Solar energy power generation is divided into two relies on coal. main parts: Large scale plants & Small scale plants.

Electricity demand is growing at a rapid pace. India has become one of the major electricity producers Large-scale power plants include Industrial & & consumers after China & the USA. The current Commercial solar power plants. This installation is Indian government has a clear vision to make India done by installing panels on the roof or setting up a 26

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power plant near the campus.

Solar parks are gaining popularity as it increases electricity generation. The Indian government has an ambitious target of installing 100GW solar energy generation to reduce dependence on coal & other resources. The project is massive and is estimated to need an investment of around US$ 100 billion.

Solar parks have been installed PAN India, with the highest capacity of 2,245 MW at Bhadla Solar Park in Rajasthan. It is the world’s largest solar park containing 10 million solar panels spread across 14,00 acres of land.

Small-scale power plants are installed in private houses or on rooftops. Installing PV cells on the rooftop practically increases the chances of generating more energy than installing panels on the ground. The government is providing subsidies for this installation. It helps reduce our energy dependency on grid supply. It even helps us earn money by generating excess energy that can be sold to our energy provider.

Why Floating solar power plants?

India has the second-largest population after china.

Demographically, India’s land area stands at 7th position. Here, the majority of the population is engaged in farming. Acquiring land in such a complex environment gets tough for authorities.

The idea to float a solar power park has an economic as well as ecological side. Constructing a floating power generation plant reduces the need to acquire a piece of land. Even water preservation can be achieved as it covers the water body by receiving direct sunlight.

Current status Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) commissioned India’s largest floating solar power plant with a capacity of 25 MW. The floating array developed by BHEL is innovative. The array can withstand gusts of wind up to 180km/hr. BHEL makes sure that offshore floating power plants have no issues due to the frame/array.

There are several floating Solar PV projects lined up. The need for such innovative projects is huge What are Floating Solar Power Plants? as we are aiming to generate our electricity with Floating solar plants were innovated to counter clean technology. the problem of land acquisition. Installing panels - Parag Ahire on water helps conserve water as well as provides a surface. Here, PV cells are installed on a platform specially designed and manufactured to support the weight of panels and other environmental effects.

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Virra Kilpadi Director(Finance)

How Parrikrrama Solutions does come into existence?

Parrikrrama Solutions Private Limited Street light projects completed and happy customers, ranging from Industries, Schools, Residential Societies in and around Pune, Mumbai, Noida, Goa and Gujarat.

Established in the year 2016 as an LLP to manufacture quality and reasonably priced LED lights. Soon venturing into the trade of What is your Vision & Mission? other energy-saving products like BLDC fans from Atomberg, Solar Roof Top as a Channel Partner of OUR MISSION Havells Solar and the manufacturing and trading of To provide the best solutions at the most affordable water purifiers for villages and areas with no affordable prices. commercial grid.

OUR VISION After a successful 2 years of operation, the partnership was taken-over, and the company became Parrikrrama To achieve what we are set out for, giving clients what Solutions Private Limited and started operations. The they are looking for. directors of the company: Viira Kilpadi & Ketann Kilpadi, OUR VALUES both come with vast experience from their respective fields. Viira Kilpadi, a professional Accountant with  Inspire Confidence in our customers for the solutions nearly 25 years of experience in the field, is the Director we provide. of Finance; and Ketann Kilpadi has a solid 25 years of experience in the field of marketing & sales, head of  Stretch ourselves to provide cost-effective solutions Sales, procurement and business development. to our clients.

With clients in Tanzania, Malawi, Uganda and Sri Lanka, our success is an outcome of a strategic focus on  Sharing knowledge and learning from the markets we serve to provide the best available solutions. the industry, providing clients with the best solutions possible, keeping in mind their budgetary requirements.  At the same time, respect nature and the environment With over 150 successful Roof Top Solar and Solar 28

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Tell us about your list of products.  Solar Roof Top PV with Net metering  Off-Grid Solar PV systems  Solar Street Lights  Air Source Heat Pumps  EV charging stations – conventional and solar

The government is giving a push to the industries, asking them to install solar rooftops that open up for PV manufacturers and channel partners with vast potential to tap.

With the new rules coming into play, the subsidy will be transferred straight to the end-user without any middlemen, which will be a boost for people wanting to install rooftop solar.

How many countries are you present in Do you think governments are doing at the moment? Which products are you enough to boost solar energy consumption? selling there?

The government should reduce the amount of GST on

India and Sri Lanka. In Sri Lanka, we are selling solar modules and inverters from the current 12% to 5% water purification systems for residential, commercial or reduce the amount of import duty and taxes on them.

That will help in boosting the industry, and in return, and industrial help reduce the cost to end customers.

What kind of opportunities do you see in the Solar energy industry?

There is immense potential in the solar field with the government giving subsidies to end-users for installing solar on residences, industries etc.

 Year of Founding: 2018  Founding Members: Viira Kilpadi & Ketann Kilpadi  Office Locations: Pune, India & Sri Lanka  Website: www.parrikrrama.com

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Avayaya Solar Solution Pvt. Ltd. The Team Avaya Solar Solutions Pvt. Ltd. operates in the Renewable Energy business since 2015 and provides both Solar PV Energy-related Consultancy and Services to their client through Dealers, Distributors, Channel Partners, and Project Sales. They manufacture complete turnkey solutions for On-Grid and Off-Grid Power Plants. Solar DC/AC Street Lights and Solar Water Pumps for their customers across India. Their team consists of domain experts. Leaders and skilled professionals who mainly provide solutions. The company aims to establish itself as a world leader in innovative technologies. To meet the growing demand for Embedded Systems, they believe in high-quality services and building good relationships with customers.

world. The highly skilled and dedicated EPC team at Avaya Solar Solutions Pvt Ltd. Ltd. ensures to complete each solar plant from concept to commissioning including its operation and maintenance for the complete lifetime of the solar plant.

They deploy world-class technology to design, install and commission benchmark solar projects around the

the electricity supplied by your home to the network.

How is solar energy produced?  Inverter: An inverter then converts the DC electricity into 240-volt alternating current (AC} electricity that is suitable to power the appliances in your home.

 Power for your Home: Your home first uses electricity from a solar-generated system. If your Thus, they have a highly satisfied customer base who power usage exceeds the available supply from the always comes to them for their every need related to their vane. Your system gets additional power from the domain. They have a very capable team which includes power network. the Solar R&O team and the Customer Support team. their consultants include celebrities from industry to  Monitoring Usage: A meter is used to monitor the academia to diseases. electricity used from the electricity network as well as

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 Excess Energy: If your solar module system produces Conclusion more electricity than you use, the excess electricity is Avaya Solar Solutions are passionate about contributing exposed to the power network. to the world. which is not dependent on electricity from fossil fuels. Sustainable global economic growth requires credibility. Cost-effective and quickly scalable Why choose them? energy solution. Avaya Solar is a global hi-tech company  Emergency Backup and was established to provide these solutions, With a global installed base of over 100 GWp, they believe  Peak Shaving that solar power is now mainstream. ‘Today’s viable  Renewable technology to make a move towards the zero-emissions power supply. They aim to provide high-value-added  Demand Response solutions to their clients by building upon their strong  Commercial Equipment foundation in photovoltaic manufacturing.  Home Appliance

Website- https://avayayasolar.in/

Their products:  Hybrid  On-grid  Off-grid  Photovoltaic Solar Panels  Solar Street Lighting Systems

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Zenviron Engineering Solutions Private Limited Zenviron Engineering Solutions Pvt Ltd (Zenviron) is a firm established by experienced professionals who have productive and leading exposure to Renewable and HVAC projects. Zenviron is one of the few companies focused primarily on renewable energy projects and pharmaceuticals - the capability and knowledge to translate user needs and deliver a well-integrated engineering solution.

All their engineering solutions are appreciated for their features. They ensure that all the equipment is delivered as per the industrial norms and the final inspection is done. Their quality experts always ensure to provide the best quality as well as execution of the products.

Why choose them?

They believe in delivering the project consistently,  Global Best Practices: They bring practical within the given time frame, with the best possible experience from global best practices to the table. quality. Their professionals have immense expertise in Their team has worked extensively across the entire this particular field and work in collaboration with each value chain of solar PV project development. other to achieve the set goals of the company. They have years of industry experience which helps in providing  Bunch of driven Solar enthusiasts: They bring better solutions to the clients. In addition, they have a more than 15 years of solar experience to the table huge warehouse for storing huge quantities of products as a team. The team has a dynamic experience and purchased. Moreover, their vendor base is so strong that brings expertise and understanding to the entire they can meet the bulk requirements within a specific value chain of solar project development. time frame. They are well-known names in the industry and are selected by their buying agents after conducting  Long Term Value Creation: They create the best value by optimizing to maximize energy output and a variety of research and surveys. reliability, as well as careful design, sourcing, and With their state-of-the-art technology, in-depth product execution to minimize costs. knowledge, and a qualified team of professionals, they ensure that they provide their clients with cost-effective customized solutions within the stipulated time frame.

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Conclusion Their solar assets are installed on the roofs of trusted customers who have high power consumption. The solar plant is connected to the installation’s internal power distribution panel and is not dependent on the government transmission network. Since their clients or ‘Power Buyers’ are reputed companies, they assure low risk (‘Power Buyer’ refers to the party that purchases power from Zenviron Engineering Solutions Pvt Ltd). Bankable power purchase agreements are signed with the power purchaser, with procedures like bank guarantee, severance termination clause, and penalty/ high charges associated with default on payment on the contracted power supply. The power purchaser is bound to give first priority to ‘Solar power/purchase of electricity over other supplies of electricity.

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In order to achieve high performance from the solar system and keep the cost optimum, Zenviron Engineering Solutions Pvt Ltd does everything from solar system design, procurement, manufacturing, and operation & maintenance. By using the best quality modules and inverters, Zenviron Engineering Solutions Pvt Ltd is able to maintain a high-performance ratio at the plant. All the plants are IoT enabled and generation data is delivered over the web and mobile devices.

Any errors are notified via email within seconds and resolved immediately.

With a strong corporate policy, committed team, and efficient work practices. They are sure to gain respect recognition and gain market share. Best engineering and execution is their strength.

Website- http://www.zenviron.in/#section0

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Why we need floating power plants?

Energy is the need

Energy generation

A future without energy is not the ideal image for a prosperous economy. The demand for electricity consumption has shown an upsurge, and the graph is growing at a rapid pace. Energy Researchers, Scientists & Engineers are finding possible solutions to cut down the use of onshore energy plants.

India has almost 99% of electricity coverage on its mainland and island states. We have an installed capacity of 3,88,134 MW. In this fossil fuels share 75% of the total production & renewable energy sources have a share of around 24%.

Electricity production from wind farms & solar plants is increasing. But, now we are nearing the limit of solar & wind farms as we are running out of potential land that can cater to these energy parks. Decades back, offshore wind turbines were being tested for commercial use on the European continent. The results were promising, which led to the popularisation of offshore wind farms.

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In December 2007, Blue H technologies of the Netherlands deployed the world’s first floating wind turbine on Italy’s seacoast. The wind turbine was on a test run. It was decommissioned in 2008. Data gathered from it showcased wind patterns and sea conditions. The test module wind turbine was an 80kw prototype installed 113 meters deep in water.

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Later, in September 2009, a 2.3-megawatt floating wind turbine was installed in the North Sea near Norway. The test was successful as the wind turbine survived 19m waves & 40 m/s wind speed.

occupancy. Agricultural land was being utilized for such mega projects. This created the need for an alternate surface that would balance the need for electricity generation and the environment.

The world’s first floating wind farm was installed off the coast of Scotland in 2017. It reached an average capacity factor of 57.1% in just twelve months to March 2020. It clearly indicates how effective offshore/floating power plants could be.

The main advantage of floating PV plants is that they require no land for setting panels. It just requires land for grid connections & cabinets. Water evaporation can be reduced by installing PV panels on the surface of the water. Some studies have shown a 60% reduction in evaporation.

Types of floating power plants The two types of energy producers are the choice, as we are reducing dependency on fossil fuels that are also known as non-renewable sources. Floating solar panels & Offshore wind farms are currently the best alternatives to coal & other fossil fuel energy sources.

Energy crisis in 2021 Do you remember the time in October 2021 when China was facing massive blackouts due to shortage of coal? Even India was not far behind in this crisis.

It showed how over-dependent we are on such energy resources.

The import bills imbalance the national budget that forces the government to increase tariffs & taxes The idea of a floating wind farm surfaced after the due to the rise in gas & non-renewable resources. It onshore wind farms were seen to be delivering less affects our daily life and family budgets. Choosing output as per the expectations. Later, land acquisition renewable energy resources could help us cut our bills was the hurdle that created the need for this. One as it will affect the transport industry, production & factor was the abundance of wind flow on the service industry. coastline that was less dense on the land surface area.

Offshore / Floating Wind turbines

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Floating Solar Power Plants The floating solar power plants initially started floating in 2007. The reason it got afloat was the land

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VEFES Kaustub - Founder & CEO Vefes is building a future where an intelligent energy network is known as the Energy Internet (EI) performs highly complex orchestration processes involving millions of billion units of electricity to ensure an uninterrupted flow of affordable renewable electricity.

Vefes is a renewable energy data company developing a digitally enhanced intelligent network known as the Energy Internet. The network is designed to organize, balance, and regulate the power supply to create a synergy between production and consumption.

With the help of EI, VFS App will offer power solutions by connecting power producers with mass consumers, thereby maximizing savings with minimum inputs.

They choose people from all backgrounds who pursue the opportunity to help establish a brighter future.

If you have the spirit of passion, dedication, and harmony, work together with them and move the world forward together.

switching to renewable energy is as easy as downloading an app.

Their App: Their app is powered by ML technology to help you gain visibility and control over your electricity data in real-time. This way you can estimate your electricity bill in advance.

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 Increased financial savings up to 10% from Power optimization  Specialized machine learning algorithms tailored for Power optimization use cases

Meet their exceptionally talented team of engineers,  Purchase option from multiple power producers designers, and project managers who share the vision and values of their community. At Vefes, great leadership  End to End analytics, processing, and visualization of savings built into a single insights screen and enthusiasm go hand in hand with the right mix of passion and experience. Vefes envisions a future where 36

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Power Producers: Timely And Targeted Decision Making

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 Over 20% IRR on the setup of the solar power plant

with the variability in demand. This balances the excess energy generated for power surplus consumers among other power deficit users, providing greater flexibility in the renewable energy distribution process.

 Freedom to choose between multiple consumers

Vefes is on a mission to democratize renewable energy by uniting all to create a digital network of electricity producers and consumers known as the Energy Internet (EI).

 Map and control sale of power

Website- https://vefes.in/

 Guarantee on sale of power, thus reducing financial risk

 Accurate forecast on future financial returns Vefes is developing EI and power optimization by adding a new layer of IT and intelligence on top of the current power system architecture. The combination of their proprietary technologies such as PowerIQ, cloudbased AI software, and Power Flow Controller helps them to align everyone’s impetus towards delivering maximum functionality at minimum inputs.

Renewable energy sources are intermittent and thus cannot provide a continuous, uninterrupted supply of electricity. But power optimization is a technique that solves this problem by matching the variability in supply

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Arcedo Systems Arcedo Systems is a global specialist in the development, engineering, manufacturing, and operation of largescale photovoltaic (PV) systems. Arcedo is a fully forward-integrated and comprehensive EPC solution provider. They deploy world-class technology to design, install and commission benchmark solar projects around the world. The highly skilled and dedicated EPC team at Arcedo ensures the completion of each solar plant from concept to commissioning which includes its operation and maintenance for the complete lifetime of the plant. The company has, over the years, developed internationally recognized expertise in engineering and technology, procurement and project management, construction, and commissioning, with a strong command of asset management. Its business model ranges from the acquisition of developed sites to servicing and maintenance of complete solar arrays throughout their lifetime.

Sandeep V, CEO

At Arcedo Systems, They aim to help you reduce your reliance on non-renewable energy sources and start achieving sustainability in your business or home. Their business is helping you make choices that are good for the environment and right for your home or business.

Their in-house EPC allows them to increase their system design expertise with each successive project, being flexible with the technology of their choice and sourcing from top-tier suppliers, which can reduce both the total solar block’s system cost and power yield.

Customizes. They can negotiate to price further as They have built a well-recognized brand, strong supplier relationships, and significant economies of scale. As a result of our value engineering, They have seen a significant reduction in the balance of system costs.

Working Team of Technocrats from IIM-B, BITS- Why are they the best in the industry?

Hyd, OU, JNTU with Post Graduation. Their technical  They are technocrats and experienced solar data team has extensive expertise and includes people scientists with experience in electrical, mechanical, civil design, and engineering. With more than 17 years of project  Rich personal experience of more than 10 years in project management and execution of more than 10 management experience and 8 years of experience in years the solar industry, they have achieved a comprehensive understanding of the entire solar value chain.  More than 8 years of experience in the solar industry.

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 Comprehensive understanding of the entire solar  Battery storage system. value chain.  Rooftop SPV Projects.  strong research and development team  Substations and transmission lines.  Their approach is always research and data-oriented  They value customer vision and investment  They are always a step ahead in terms of the latest trends and technologies in global practices and compliances  Their design, execution and O&M adheres to global standards

 Energy Audit.  Data-oriented operation and maintenance.  Bid Management.  System Reliability Testing and Performance Analysis and Diagnostics of Solar PV Plants

 They are a bankable and reliable partner

Conclusion

Key Business Areas

They want to Provide cost-effective solar solutions meeting global quality standards and benchmarks.

They provide sustainable and bankable solar systems with a beneficial return on investment. And always be a reliable partner for their customers.

 Solar PV system design, engineering, and consulting services.  Civil, Electrical, and Structural Services for Solar PV Power Plant.  Floating Solar Power Projects.

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Infinity Solar Energy Piyush Singh Somvanshi, Co-Founder & CEO Infinity Solar Energy is one of the well-respected and  Save on electricity bills: Installing solar panels experienced solar installers in Uttar Pradesh given significantly reduces the monthly electricity bill their passion for solar energy, and their core value and dependence on the power grid. With long-term is to provide a first-class service experience to their forecasts, solar remains a cost-effective solution and customers. Infinity Solar Energy provides fully designed long-term investment in the future. solar panel systems for your property and energy  Reduce your carbon footprint: Sustainable carbonneeds, the installation, maintenance, and architectural free energy solutions such as solar are critical profile of a turn-key solar power system that meets the in achieving our climate goals and sustainable preferences of each specific customer. Infinity Solar development agenda.

Energy is a leading Solar EPC company in India’s PV Solar Industry. They are a leader in rooftop installation  Avoid the greenhouse effect: Solar energy means the production of energy through the photovoltaic according to the client’s requirement, building trust, process. The environmental impact of solar energy is quality, reliability, and service. much lower than that of other electricity generation methods. When electricity is produced by solar panels no harmful emissions are released into the Why Infinity Solar Energy? air. This means that your small measure can make a  Wallet-Friendly Investment for 25 Years: All these significant contribution to saving the environment. benefits come without burning a hole in your pocket.

Installation of a solar power system is a one-time investment. The investment pays huge dividends in the form of low electricity bills for many years.

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 Better grid security: The increased use of solar energy will reduce the load on the power grid and hence ensure better grid security. This means fewer power cuts and greater protection against disasters.

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 Unlimited and Eternal Solar Energy: The Sun provides more than enough energy to meet the energy needs of the entire world. The photovoltaic process that converts eternal sunlight into electricity requires no fuel and has no variable costs. It produces electricity in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

Their services:

Conclusion They want to be a leading renewable energy company providing the most innovative solar energy solutions for customers. Execute and operate projects efficiently and maintain the highest standards of quality, safety, and environmental sustainability.

Website- https://infinitysolarenergy.in/

 on-grid solar system  off-grid solar system  hybrid solar system

Their Products:  Solar Kit  Off-Grid Inverter  On-Grid Inverter  Solar Panel

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How long can we rely on renewable energy (Part-02) Current Electricity generation

Renewable energy source benefits

India has topped the chart for generating electricity.

India’s 75% of electricity generation comes from coalpowered energy plants. Most of its electricity (42%) is utilized for industrial purposes. Around 18% goes to agricultural activity, 8% for commercial purposes, and 24% for residential use.

Renewable energy sources are the best alternative to fight climate change. They help us reduce our carbon footprint. The point is, up to what extent can it help generate green electricity?

In the previous article, How long can we rely on renewable energy sources? we have covered renewable The sources of electricity generation matter the most energy sources and their productivity. You can refer as we are facing massive destruction due to natural to that article to understand the basics. events that cause heavy damage to societal growth.

Coal alone contributes around 50% of the electricity  The economic benefit is the top priority when we talk about any business model. The energy sector generation in India. Most of this coal comes from has been the center of every business and economy foreign soil. On the other hand, renewable energy as it affects directly or indirectly. sources are gaining the top charts of the market as the public is demanding greener and better  Employment generation was an issue for many electricity generation.

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economies as the industries were restructuring their operations to machinery. The renewable energy sector has helped create millions of jobs globally.

Nuclear energy is also considered a renewable source of energy. But the question arises when we speak about the waste generated after production.

Solar panels have a life of around 15 - 20 years, where electricity production starts reducing as the life  Health benefits are one of the major reasons span of the panel deteriorates. There are no proper renewable energy sources are preferred by many. procedures or set of rules to manage or recycle the They emit the least or no pollutant particles in waste from panels. Wind turbines are made from the air that we breathe. This helps in reducing the multiple elements. It stops generating electricity as it vulnerability of oxygen & the air around us. has the lifespan the solar panel has.  Soil health is even benefitted due to this. Green The elements used in producing renewable sources generate electricity through natural technology are not abundant as the wind, water, or resources. This process does not require mining air on this planet. or transporting any material at large.  Supports alternative solutions to store the excess The action plan amount of electricity generated.

We have a chance to keep our global warming The benefits are more on the list. But the real question temperature below 1.5 degrees. The methods are is, how long will it continue? hard to follow, but we have no option. The stricter we act, the better it will be. Taking action on time is always better than making no choices.

The problem

We can contribute to this by reducing the demand Every element or product that we manufacture has a for such products that demand a high amount life. The tools and machinery that we use to generate of non-compostable elements such as plastic or electricity get old and ineffective as time passes. The synthetic chemicals. abundant sources like wind, sun and water tides are Parag Ahire never-ending.

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