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
Solar power, also known as solar electricity, is the conversion of energy from sunlight into electricity, either directly using photovoltaics (PV) or indirectly using concentrated solar power. Solar panels use the photovoltaic effect to c ...
.
Its product portfolio includes inverters,
batteries, solar off-grid and on-grid systems, as well as
lithium-ion batteries
A lithium-ion or Li-ion battery is a type of rechargeable battery that uses the reversible intercalation of Li+ ions into electronically conducting solids to store energy. Li-ion batteries are characterized by higher specific energy, energy ...
.
History
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. It pioneered several innovations in the Indian market, including the introduction of
DSP
DSP may refer to:
Computing
* Digital signal processing, the mathematical manipulation of an information signal
* Digital signal processor, a microprocessor designed for digital signal processing
* Dynamic Reconfiguration port
* Yamaha DSP-1 ...
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.
The company launched plastic body inverters, recognized by ''
India Today
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'' as one of the top 10 innovations of the decade in 2010. Su-Kam introduced India's first touchscreen solar PCU, featuring an
MPPT
Maximum power point tracking (MPPT), or sometimes just power point tracking (PPT), is a technique used with variable power sources to maximize energy extraction as conditions vary. The technique is most commonly used with photovoltaic (PV) solar s ...
solar charge controller and smartphone monitoring through built-in Wi-Fi.
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.
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
A two-wheeler is a vehicle that runs on two wheels.
The two wheels may be arranged in tandem, one behind the other, as with single-track vehicles, or arranged and also side by side, on the same axle. If on the same axle, the vehicle may have no ...
and commercial
electric vehicle
An electric vehicle (EV) is a motor vehicle whose propulsion is powered fully or mostly by electricity. EVs encompass a wide range of transportation modes, including road vehicle, road and rail vehicles, electric boats and Submersible, submer ...
(EV) markets.
Foreign operations and exports
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. Su-Kam has also been awarded the title 'Africa's Most Reliable Inverter Brand'.
Among its notable international achievements, Su-Kam secured a solar project to electrify 35 schools in Rwanda 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.
In Gabon, Su-Kam installed 2,000
solar street lights across the villages of Kango, Mouila, and Bitam. In
Malawi
Malawi, officially the Republic of Malawi, is a landlocked country in Southeastern Africa. It is bordered by Zambia to the west, Tanzania to the north and northeast, and Mozambique to the east, south, and southwest. Malawi spans over and ...
, the company deployed hybrid power systems—utilizing both
wind
Wind is the natural movement of atmosphere of Earth, air or other gases relative to a planetary surface, planet's surface. Winds occur on a range of scales, from thunderstorm flows lasting tens of minutes, to local breezes generated by heatin ...
and
solar energy
Solar energy is the radiant energy from the Sun's sunlight, light and heat, which can be harnessed using a range of technologies such as solar electricity, solar thermal energy (including solar water heating) and solar architecture. It is a ...
—in five remote villages: Chigundu, Mdayaka, Eluyumi, Kumbande, and Kadzuwa.
CSR initiatives
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
Rohtak () is a city and the administrative headquarters of the Rohtak district in the Indian state of Haryana. It lies north-west of New Delhi and south of the state capital Chandigarh on NH 9 (old NH 10). Rohtak forms a part of the Nationa ...
district of
Haryana
Haryana () is a States and union territories of India, state located in the northern part of India. It was carved out after the linguistic reorganisation of Punjab, India, Punjab on 1 November 1966. It is ranked 21st in terms of area, with les ...
—the native village of
Manohar Lal Khattar
Manohar Lal Khattar (born 5 May 1954) is an Indian politician who has been serving as the Minister of Power and Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs in the central Modi government since June 2024. A prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata P ...
, the current
Chief Minister of Haryana
The chief minister of Haryana is the chief executive of the Indian state of Haryana. As per the Constitution of India, the governor is a state's ''de jure'' head, but '' de facto'' executive authority rests with the chief minister. Following ele ...
. 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.
Following the devastating
earthquake
An earthquakealso called a quake, tremor, or tembloris the shaking of the Earth's surface resulting from a sudden release of energy in the lithosphere that creates seismic waves. Earthquakes can range in intensity, from those so weak they ...
in
Nepal
Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked country in South Asia. It is mainly situated in the Himalayas, but also includes parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain. It borders the Tibet Autonomous Region of China Ch ...
in April 2015, Su-Kam provided relief by distributing food supplies and 800 solar home lighting systems to affected communities.
Coverage in books and TV media
Su-Kam has received national attention for its contributions to renewable energy and rural electrification. ''
Discovery Channel
Discovery Channel, known as The Discovery Channel from 1985 to 1995, and often referred to as simply Discovery, is an American cable channel that is best known for its ongoing reality television shows and promotion of pseudoscience.
It init ...
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.
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Awards
Su-Kam’s solar power conditioning unit received the Excellence Award in the Energy Category from th
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
* Inverters: Wide range for home and industrial use, ensuring uninterrupted power during outages.
* Batteries: Includes lead-acid and lithium-ion
A lithium-ion or Li-ion battery is a type of rechargeable battery that uses the reversible Intercalation (chemistry), intercalation of Li+ ions into electronically Electrical conductor, conducting solids to store energy. Li-ion batteries are c ...
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
Su-Kam exports its power solutions to over 90 countries, including key markets such as Nigeria
Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean to the south. It covers an area of . With Demographics of Nigeria, ...
, Iraq
Iraq, officially the Republic of Iraq, is a country in West Asia. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to Iraq–Saudi Arabia border, the south, Turkey to Iraq–Turkey border, the north, Iran to Iran–Iraq border, the east, the Persian Gulf and ...
, Syria
Syria, officially the Syrian Arab Republic, is a country in West Asia located in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Levant. It borders the Mediterranean Sea to the west, Turkey to Syria–Turkey border, the north, Iraq to Iraq–Syria border, t ...
, Yemen
Yemen, officially the Republic of Yemen, is a country in West Asia. Located in South Arabia, southern Arabia, it borders Saudi Arabia to Saudi Arabia–Yemen border, the north, Oman to Oman–Yemen border, the northeast, the south-eastern part ...
, Uganda
Uganda, officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. It is bordered to the east by Kenya, to the north by South Sudan, to the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to the south-west by Rwanda, and to the ...
, Tanzania
Tanzania, officially the United Republic of Tanzania, is a country in East Africa within the African Great Lakes region. It is bordered by Uganda to the northwest; Kenya to the northeast; the Indian Ocean to the east; Mozambique and Malawi to t ...
, Zambia
Zambia, officially the Republic of Zambia, is a landlocked country at the crossroads of Central Africa, Central, Southern Africa, Southern and East Africa. It is typically referred to being in South-Central Africa or Southern Africa. It is bor ...
, Malawi
Malawi, officially the Republic of Malawi, is a landlocked country in Southeastern Africa. It is bordered by Zambia to the west, Tanzania to the north and northeast, and Mozambique to the east, south, and southwest. Malawi spans over and ...
, Zimbabwe
file:Zimbabwe, relief map.jpg, upright=1.22, Zimbabwe, relief map
Zimbabwe, officially the Republic of Zimbabwe, is a landlocked country in Southeast Africa, between the Zambezi and Limpopo Rivers, bordered by South Africa to the south, Bots ...
, the Democratic Republic of Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), also known as the DR Congo, Congo-Kinshasa, or simply the Congo (the last ambiguously also referring to the neighbouring Republic of the Congo), is a country in Central Africa. By land area, it is t ...
, and the UAE
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), or simply the Emirates, is a country in West Asia, in the Middle East, at the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula. It is a federal elective monarchy made up of seven emirates, with Abu Dhabi serving as i ...
. Its international presence is driven by an extensive distribution network and a deep understanding of localized energy requirements across Africa
Africa is the world's second-largest and second-most populous continent after Asia. At about 30.3 million km2 (11.7 million square miles) including adjacent islands, it covers 20% of Earth's land area and 6% of its total surfac ...
, the Middle East
The Middle East (term originally coined in English language) is a geopolitical region encompassing the Arabian Peninsula, the Levant, Turkey, Egypt, Iran, and Iraq.
The term came into widespread usage by the United Kingdom and western Eur ...
, and Asia
Asia ( , ) is the largest continent in the world by both land area and population. It covers an area of more than 44 million square kilometres, about 30% of Earth's total land area and 8% of Earth's total surface area. The continent, which ...
.
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