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{{Short description|Indian electrical products company}}
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'''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]].<ref name="The Hindu">{{cite news |last1=Kumar |first1=N. Ravi |date=27 January 2015 |title=Inverter maker Su-Kam mulls consumer finance foray |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/inverter-maker-sukam-mulls-consumer-finance-foray/article6825351.ece |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> Its product portfolio includes inverters, [[Electric battery|batteries]], solar off-grid and on-grid systems, as well as [[Lithium-ion battery|lithium-ion batteries]].

==History==
Su-Kam was founded as a startup in 1988 by [[Kunwer Sachdev]] recognizing the widespread problem of unreliable electricity supply in India.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Why Su-Kam is looking up to the sun |url=https://www.forbesindia.com/article/boardroom/why-sukam-is-looking-up-to-the-sun/39154/1 |access-date=2026-02-27 |website=www.forbesindia.com |language=en}}</ref> In the power backup sector, the company set a record for the highest export sales by an Indian manufacturer.<ref>{{cite news |author=Sujata Sangwan |date=10 August 2016 |title=Su-Kam - Aims to Take Green Solar Energy to Each and Every Home in India |url=https://bwdisrupt.businessworld.in/article/Su-Kam-Aims-to-Take-Green-Solar-Energy-to-Each-and-Every-Home-in-India/10-08-2016-104276/ |work=[[Businessworld]]}}</ref> It pioneered several innovations in the Indian market, including the introduction of [[Digital signal processor|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.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Rawat |first1=Virendra Singh |date=30 January 2014 |title=Su-Kam ties up with Dhampur Sugar to sell solar power products |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/su-kam-ties-up-with-dhampur-sugar-to-sell-solar-power-products-114013000880_1.html |newspaper=Business Standard India |publisher=[[Business Standard]]}}</ref>

The company launched plastic body inverters, recognized by ''[[India Today]]'' as one of the top 10 innovations of the decade in 2010.<ref>{{cite web |date=26 April 2010 |title=Spirit of India: Ignited Minds |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/Spirit%20of%20India:%20Ignited%20Minds/0/93132.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402181025/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/Spirit%20of%20India:%20Ignited%20Minds/0/93132.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 April 2015 |publisher=[[India Today]]}}</ref> Su-Kam introduced India's first touchscreen solar PCU, featuring an [[MPPT]] solar charge controller and smartphone monitoring through built-in Wi-Fi.<ref>{{cite web |date=23 January 2016 |title=Su-kam Launches Touch Screen Solar PCU |url=http://businessworld.in/article/Su-kam-Launches-Touch-Screen-Solar-PCU-/21-01-2016-90512/ |publisher=[[Business World]]}}</ref>

Further innovation came with the introduction of [[Solar street light|solar street lights]] equipped with in-built lithium-ion batteries, offering higher efficiency than traditional lead-acid-based models.<ref>{{cite news |date=26 April 2016 |title=Su-Kam's solar street light is sans grid link |url=http://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/sukams-solar-street-light-is-sans-grid-link/article8524722.ece |work=The Hindu}}</ref>

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 [[Electric motorcycles and scooters|two-wheeler]] and commercial [[electric vehicle]] (EV) markets.<ref>{{cite news |date=25 January 2021 |title=CBI books Su-Kam Power Systems for ₹260.89-cr. bank fraud |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/cbi-books-su-kam-power-systems-for-26089-cr-bank-fraud/article33659972.ece |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>

In 2025, the company announced plans to establish a 500 MW lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in [[Bari, Himachal Pradesh|Baddi, Himachal Pradesh]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=www.projectstoday.com |title=India's #1 Projects Tracking Platform |url=https://www.projectstoday.com/ |access-date=2026-02-27 |website=Projects Today |language=en}}</ref>

== 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.<ref>{{cite web |date=3 January 2015 |title=Kunwer Sachdeva, Found and MD, Su-Kam |url=http://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news-top-story/kunwer-sachdeva-founder-and-md-su-kam-115010301649_1.html |publisher=[[India Infoline]]}}</ref> Su-Kam has also been awarded the title 'Africa's Most Reliable Inverter Brand'.<ref>{{cite web |date=4 September 2013 |title=Su-Kam Adjudged Africa's Most Reliable Inverter Brand |url=http://businessdayonline.com/2013/09/su-kam-adjudged-africas-most-reliable-inverter-brand/ |publisher=[[Business Day (Nigeria)|Business Day]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Alliance between Su-Kam Power Systems and Trojan Battery Company |url=https://www.energetica-india.net/news/alliance-between-su-kam-power-systems-and-trojan-battery-company |work=Energetica}}</ref>

Among its notable international achievements, Su-Kam secured a solar project to electrify 35 schools in Rwanda<ref>{{cite web |date=12 August 2013 |title=Su-Kam Power Solutions bags contract for solar plant in Rwanda |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-08-12/news/41332819_1_rwanda-solar-plant-35-schools |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140131184750/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-08-12/news/41332819_1_rwanda-solar-plant-35-schools |archive-date=31 January 2014 |publisher=[[The Economic Times|Economic Times]]}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web |date=6 August 2013 |title=Su-Kam to offer solar installations to Tata Power consumers |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-08-06/news/41131653_1_tpddl-tata-power-delhi-distribution-petrol-pumps |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131104053225/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-08-06/news/41131653_1_tpddl-tata-power-delhi-distribution-petrol-pumps |archive-date=4 November 2013 |publisher=[[The Economic Times|Economic Times]]}}</ref>

In Gabon, Su-Kam installed 2,000 [[Solar street light|solar street lights]] across the villages of Kango, Mouila, and Bitam. In [[Malawi]], the company deployed hybrid power systems—utilizing both [[Wind power|wind]] and [[solar energy]]—in five remote villages: Chigundu, Mdayaka, Eluyumi, Kumbande, and Kadzuwa.<ref>{{cite web |date=4 April 2016 |title=Su-Kam's impact on lighting up Africa |url=http://www.africanreview.com/energy-a-power/power-generation/su-kam-s-impact-on-lighting-up-africa |publisher=African Review}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last1=Chaki |first1=Deborshi |date=August 2018 |title=Carlyle, Aion, Schneider in race to acquire Su-Kam |url=https://www.livemint.com/Companies/dOjOJiOqJPdTSTE2Q4whBK/Carlyle-Aion-and-Schneider-in-race-for-SuKam-Power-Systems.html |work=mint}}</ref>

==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]] district of [[Haryana]]—the native village of [[Manohar Lal Khattar]], the current [[List of chief ministers of Haryana|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.<ref>{{cite web |date=10 April 2015 |title=Power appliances company to develop CM's native village |url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/haryana/community/power-appliances-company-to-develop-cm-s-native-village/65161.html |publisher=Tribune India}}</ref>

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.<ref>{{cite web |date=1 May 2015 |title=Nepal Earthquake: Su-Kam Pulling Out All Stops To Aid The Rescue Mission |url=http://efytimes.com/e1/fullnews.asp?edid=166068 |publisher=EFY Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=1 May 2015 |title=Nepal Earthquake: Su-Kam Pulling Out All Stops To Aid The Rescue Mission |url=http://www.eletimes.com/news/nepal-earthquake-su-kam-pulling-out-all-stops-to-aid-the-rescue-mission/ |publisher=Eletimes}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Now, BSF posts at Indo-Pak border powered by solar energy |url=https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/renewable/now-bsf-posts-at-indo-pak-border-powered-by-solar-energy/63975296 |work=Economic Times}}</ref>

==Coverage in books and TV media==

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.<ref name="Discovery Channel">{{cite web |date=6 November 2015 |title=Sun Fuel: Powering India |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIELpG4KuSE |website=[[YouTube]]}}</ref><ref name="Daily News and Analysis">{{cite web |date=13 June 2010 |title=These entrepreneurs didn't need an MBA |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/review-these-entrepreneurs-didn-t-need-an-mba-1395625 |work=[[Daily News and Analysis]]}}</ref><ref name="Making Breakthrough Innovations Happen: How 11 Indians Pulled Off the Impossible">{{cite book |author=Munshi, P. |url=https://archive.org/details/makingbreakthrou0000muns |title=Making Breakthrough Innovation Happen: How Eleven Indians Pulled Off the Impossible |publisher=Collins Business |year=2009 |isbn=9788172237745 |url-access=registration}}
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==Awards==
Su-Kam’s solar power conditioning unit received the '''Excellence Award in the Energy Category''' from the [https://www.iesaonline.org/ India Electronics and Semiconductor Association] [https://www.iesaonline.org/ (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 battery|lead-acid]] and [[Lithium-ion battery|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 [[Electric rickshaw|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]], [[Iraq]], [[Syria]], [[Yemen]], [[Uganda]], [[Tanzania]], [[Zambia]], [[Malawi]], [[Zimbabwe]], the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo|Democratic Republic of Congo]], and the [[United Arab Emirates|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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==External links==
* <ref>{{cite news |author=Kamta Tripathi |date=8 January 2023 |title=पावर बैकअप से सचदेव लाए टैक्नॉलॉजी की दुनिया में क्रांति, भावी इंजीनियरों को दिए टिप्स |url=https://www.patrika.com/meerut-news/kunwer-sachdev-brought-revolution-in-technology-with-power-backup-gave-tips-to-future-engineers-7967248/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230227144321/https://www.patrika.com/meerut-news/kunwer-sachdev-brought-revolution-in-technology-with-power-backup-gave-tips-to-future-engineers-7967248/ |archive-date=27 February 2023 |work=[[Rajasthan Patrika]] |language=hi}}</ref>
* <ref>{{cite news |author=आईएएनएस |date=20 April 2018 |title=सोलर लाइट्स से रोशन होगी भारत-पाकिस्‍तान सीमा, BSF को पोस्‍ट पर ही मिलेगी बिजली |url=https://www.jansatta.com/rajya/india-pakistan-border-to-illuminate-solar-lights-bsf-to-get-electricity-on-post/646095/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230227145825/https://www.jansatta.com/rajya/india-pakistan-border-to-illuminate-solar-lights-bsf-to-get-electricity-on-post/646095/ |archive-date=27 February 2023 |work=[[Jansatta]] |language=hi}}</ref>

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TammieNeedham at 16:09, 27 February 2026