Su-Kam Blog
Recovered Archive
The blog.su-kam.com domain was lost during Su-Kam's insolvency proceedings (~2019). This archive preserves blog posts recovered from the Internet Archive Wayback Machine, Google cache, and mirror sites.
Disclaimer
This archive documents blog posts published on blog.su-kam.com during Kunwer Sachdev's tenure as Founder & MD (1998–2019). Kunwer Sachdev has no association with Su-Kam Power Systems Ltd. in its current form and is not responsible for any products, services, warranties, or obligations of the company. Su-Kam was acquired by new owners through NCLT insolvency resolution (2019–2022).
How This Archive Was Built
The Internet Archive's Wayback Machine preserved 93 snapshots of blog.su-kam.com between August 2009 and May 2023. Using the CDX API, we identified 208 unique blog post URLs. Content was recovered from Wayback Machine snapshots, the solarenergydemystified.wordpress.com mirror, and Google search cache. Each post below links to its archived version where available.
📜 From the Chronicle
Long-form essays on Kunwer Sachdev's years at Su-Kam, written by a former associate at invertermanofindia.com. Summaries below; each links to the full piece.
Awards and Recognition of Kunwer Sachdev
A reading of Su-Kam's original awards deck — the National Award for Quality (Govt. of India), Marico Innovation, Business Superbrand, ELCINA-EFY R&D, ISA Technovation and more — and the founder's decision behind each trophy.
Read on invertermanofindia.com →Life at Su-Kam — The Culture That Won Three HR Awards in a Row
How Su-Kam's people-first culture — Sports Day as a hidden talent-spotting system, cross-plant Family Days, training and festivals — won the Amity HR Growth Award three years running.
Read on invertermanofindia.com →Taught in the Classroom — From Selling Pens to an MBA Case Study
In 2011 a peer-reviewed Indian journal published “Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth: A Case Study of Su-Kam,” placing Kunwer Sachdev's ₹10,000-to-MNC journey on the permanent academic record (indexed on IDEAS/RePEc).
Read on invertermanofindia.com →⭐ Headline Evidence
10 KW Solar Powered System Installed in Warangal, Andhra Pradesh
Su-Kam installed a rooftop Solar Powered System in Andhra Pradesh with a capacity of 10 KW at Parakala Lalitha nursing home in Warangal. The system runs the hos...
100% Solar Powered House in Punjab — No Connection to Mains!
Solar DC home lighting system — the latest innovation in solar technology in India. This system is perfect for areas with no regular power supply. Su-Kam instal...
10KVA Off Grid Solar System Runs 3 Fuel Dispensers in Jalgaon Petrol Pump
The SSPS Sethi Sons HP Petrol pump owned by Mr. Sethi in Jalgaon district, Maharashtra, faced severe power cuts. Su-Kam installed a 10KVA off-grid solar system ...
5KVA Grid-Tie Home Solar Runs 3 ACs, 2 Fridges, 2 TVs — Bill Down by 90%
Narrated by Mr. Raju, Su-Kam's authorized distributor in Maharashtra, who helped this homeowner reduce a monthly electricity bill of INR 5,000+ to nearly zero. ...
Banking on Solar Energy: Bill Reduced from ₹60,000 to ₹500
A metropolis location with visions of non-stop water supply and 24/7 power — but the reality was different. After installing Su-Kam solar, the electricity bill ...
Engineering College in Kerala Runs on 135KW Solar Power
Kerala tops in literacy rates and is now set to top in clean energy adoption too. This engineering college installed a 135KW Su-Kam grid-tie solar system — one ...
The Man Behind Su-Kam: Kunwer Sachdev
The earliest blog post profiling Kunwer Sachdev as the founder and driving force behind Su-Kam Power Systems. Published in 2009 when Su-Kam was already India's ...
Kunwer Sachdev's 7 Mantras for Success
Kunwer Sachdev shared his seven core business principles that guided Su-Kam from a small inverter company to India's leading power solutions brand. These mantra...
India's First Sine Wave Inverter
Su-Kam pioneered India's first pure sine wave inverter — a technological breakthrough that transformed the Indian power backup industry. Before Su-Kam, Indian h...
Meet India's Solar Village — Su-Kam's Landmark Rural Project
Su-Kam installed DC Solar Home Lighting Systems in 40,000 households across villages in Uttar Pradesh, providing 24×7 power to areas where grid supply was eithe...
Have You Seen a Solar Rickshaw in India?
Team Su-Kam successfully built a solar-powered electric rickshaw that can run longer than ordinary electric/battery rickshaws on the roads of Delhi. Solar-power...
Su-Kam Power Systems Forms JV with Kohler Power Systems
Su-Kam's joint venture with US-based Kohler Power Systems — a Fortune 500 company. This strategic partnership combined Su-Kam's Indian market expertise with Koh...
Su-Kam Participates in Intersolar Europe Exhibition
Su-Kam exhibited at Intersolar Europe — the world's largest solar industry exhibition in Munich, Germany. An Indian company showcasing at Europe's premier solar...
Solar Installation
10 KW Solar Powered System Installed in Warangal, Andhra Pradesh
Su-Kam installed a rooftop Solar Powered System in Andhra Pradesh with a capacity of 10 KW at Parakala Lalitha nursing home in Warangal. The system runs the hospital's critical load including fans, lights, and medical equipment — ensuring uninterrupted healthcare in a region plagued by power cuts.
100% Solar Powered House in Punjab — No Connection to Mains!
Solar DC home lighting system — the latest innovation in solar technology in India. This system is perfect for areas with no regular power supply. Su-Kam installed this system in Punjab, demonstrating that a home can run entirely on solar with zero grid dependency. Everything runs on solar.
10KVA Off Grid Solar System Runs 3 Fuel Dispensers in Jalgaon Petrol Pump
The SSPS Sethi Sons HP Petrol pump owned by Mr. Sethi in Jalgaon district, Maharashtra, faced severe power cuts. Su-Kam installed a 10KVA off-grid solar system that now runs 3 fuel dispensers, office equipment, and lighting. A landmark commercial solar installation proving solar viability for fuel retail.
20 Hours of Daily Powercuts Made This Hospital in Jammu Install Solar
Narrated by Su-Kam's service engineer who assisted the installation. A hospital in Jammu facing 20 hours of daily power cuts turned to solar. Su-Kam's system now ensures uninterrupted power for critical medical equipment, lighting, and fans — literally saving lives through solar energy.
5KVA Grid-Tie Home Solar Runs 3 ACs, 2 Fridges, 2 TVs — Bill Down by 90%
Narrated by Mr. Raju, Su-Kam's authorized distributor in Maharashtra, who helped this homeowner reduce a monthly electricity bill of INR 5,000+ to nearly zero. The 5KVA grid-tie system runs 3 ACs, 2 fridges, 2 TVs and more — proving large-scale residential solar is not just viable but transformative.
70 Lights, 8 Fans, Fridge, TV and Cooler — 5BHK Home Runs on Solar
Mr. Jishan lives with his family in a two-storied house in West Bengal's Howrah district. His house runs 70 lights, 8 fans, a fridge, TV and cooler — all on Su-Kam solar. The entire 5BHK home is powered by solar, saving thousands of rupees monthly in electricity bills.
After 15 Hours of Daily Powercuts, Haryana Farmer Saves ₹60,000/Year with Solar
A farmer in Haryana battled 15 hours of daily power cuts before finally installing Su-Kam solar on his farm. Result: ₹60,000 in annual electricity savings. Agricultural solar adoption driven by real economic need in rural India.
Kerala Man's Electricity Bill Drops from ₹2,000 to ₹0 After Installing Solar
After installing Su-Kam solar, a Kerala homeowner's monthly electricity bill went from ₹2,000 to zero. Complete energy independence through rooftop solar — a powerful testimonial for residential solar adoption in South India.
A Checkpost in Rajasthan Now Runs on Solar
Kuriyaberi, a small village in Jaisalmer District, Rajasthan — some areas still without electrification. Su-Kam installed solar at a government checkpost, bringing reliable power to a remote desert location. Solar replacing diesel generators in India's most sun-rich state.
After Solar Homes and Offices, Meet a Solar Temple in India
Narayan owns a temple in Sanchore, District Jalore, Rajasthan. The temple needed reliable power for lighting and fans for devotees. Su-Kam installed solar — extending solar adoption beyond homes and businesses into India's spiritual spaces.
Jaipur Family Installs Solar After Seeing Neighbour's Benefits
Mr. Sunil in Village Mangyawas, Jaipur, had no electricity. After seeing the benefits of solar in his neighbour's house, he installed Su-Kam solar. Word-of-mouth solar adoption — the most powerful marketing in rural India.
Chennai Home Wants to 'Sell' Solar Electricity
A home in Chennai wanted to use the huge amount of sunlight falling on their roof to run the load in their house AND make money from surplus solar generation. Grid-tie solar enabling prosumer economics — sell what you don't use back to the grid.
Another House Goes Solar in Modi's Gujarat
Indians supporting PM Modi's idea of 'Solar India'. Su-Kam continuously reported how homes, schools, and businesses across Gujarat adopted solar — contributing to India's national solar mission one rooftop at a time.
Another House in Haryana Goes Solar with Brainy Eco
Su-Kam's Brainy Eco — the most trending solar inverter in the market — taking over the hearts of people across India. Another Haryana home switches to solar, eliminating monthly electricity bills that were a constant burden.
Bank in Dhule, Maharashtra Faced 16 Hours of Daily Powercuts — Then Went Solar
The Central Bank of India branch in Dhule district, Maharashtra, faced 16 hours of daily power cuts. They went solar with Su-Kam. Banking operations now run uninterrupted — ATMs, computers, lighting, and security systems all powered by solar.
Banking on Solar Energy: Bill Reduced from ₹60,000 to ₹500
A metropolis location with visions of non-stop water supply and 24/7 power — but the reality was different. After installing Su-Kam solar, the electricity bill crashed from ₹60,000 to ₹500. A 99.2% reduction in energy costs through solar.
Brick Manufacturers in Haryana Are Now Going Solar
Located 70 kilometres North West of New Delhi, Rohtak city in Haryana — founded by Rajput king Raja Rohtash Singh Parmar. Brick manufacturers in Rohtak adopted Su-Kam solar for their kilns and operations. Industrial solar adoption in NCR's manufacturing belt.
Haryana Businessman Was Spending ₹19,000/Month on Electricity — Then Installed Solar
A businessman in Haryana paying ₹19,000 monthly electricity bills made the switch to Su-Kam solar. The investment paid for itself within months. Another proof point that solar makes business sense for Indian SMEs.
Engineering College in Kerala Runs on 135KW Solar Power
Kerala tops in literacy rates and is now set to top in clean energy adoption too. This engineering college installed a 135KW Su-Kam grid-tie solar system — one of the largest institutional solar installations in the state. Education meeting sustainability.
After Watching Solar Videos on YouTube, UP Man Installs Solar — Son Can Now Study
Su-Kam's YouTube educational content directly drove this adoption. A family in Uttar Pradesh watched solar videos, understood the technology, and installed solar in their home. The son can now study with 24/7 electricity. Digital education leading to real-world solar adoption.
Kunwer Sachdev
The Man Behind Su-Kam: Kunwer Sachdev
The earliest blog post profiling Kunwer Sachdev as the founder and driving force behind Su-Kam Power Systems. Published in 2009 when Su-Kam was already India's leading power backup brand, this post documented the entrepreneurial journey that would later lead to India's solar revolution.
Kunwer Sachdev's 7 Mantras for Success
Kunwer Sachdev shared his seven core business principles that guided Su-Kam from a small inverter company to India's leading power solutions brand. These mantras — covering innovation, customer service, quality, and persistence — became the DNA of Su-Kam's corporate culture.
7 Things Indian Startups Can Learn from Kunwer Sachdev
What keeps the founder and MD of India's most trusted power backup brand awake at night? What keeps the man away from his family? This blog post distilled Kunwer Sachdev's entrepreneurial wisdom into seven actionable lessons for India's startup ecosystem.
3 Issues in Indian Rooftop Solar Industry — Su-Kam MD Speaks
At the second annual conference on rooftop solar in India at The Leela Palace, New Delhi (March 2015), Kunwer Sachdev spoke about three critical issues facing India's rooftop solar industry. Industry leadership through thought leadership.
Innovation
India's First Sine Wave Inverter
Su-Kam pioneered India's first pure sine wave inverter — a technological breakthrough that transformed the Indian power backup industry. Before Su-Kam, Indian homes relied on crude square wave inverters that damaged sensitive electronics. This innovation became the industry standard.
5 Reasons Why Su-Kam Solar DC System is Awesome — User Review
Solar DC systems generate and use DC power directly — eliminating conversion losses from DC to AC. Su-Kam's Solar DC system was a breakthrough innovation for rural India where AC grid infrastructure was unreliable or absent. Real user review of the technology.
Su-Kam Presents Futuristic Range of Solar Products
In 2009 — years before solar became mainstream in India — Su-Kam was already presenting a futuristic range of solar products. This early vision of solar energy solutions positioned Su-Kam as a pioneer when the rest of the industry was still focused solely on inverters.
Introducing Hybrid Gensets — A Su-Kam Kohler Initiative
Su-Kam's joint venture with Kohler Power Systems produced hybrid gensets combining solar and generator technology. This initiative represented Su-Kam's push into hybrid power solutions — bridging the gap between fossil fuel backup and clean solar energy.
A World of Innovation
Su-Kam's innovation portfolio spanning inverters, solar PCUs, battery management systems, grid-tie inverters, and solar DC systems. A comprehensive look at how Su-Kam built India's deepest IP portfolio in power electronics and solar technology.
Solar Village & CSR
Meet India's Solar Village — Su-Kam's Landmark Rural Project
Su-Kam installed DC Solar Home Lighting Systems in 40,000 households across villages in Uttar Pradesh, providing 24×7 power to areas where grid supply was either absolutely missing or very unreliable. Inaugurated with Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam and Akhilesh Yadav present. 60 LED street lights and 450 households powered by solar mini-grid.
Su-Kam's Corporate Social Responsibility
From the earliest days, Su-Kam integrated social responsibility into its business model. This 2009 blog post documented Su-Kam's CSR initiatives — bringing power to underserved communities, supporting education, and enabling rural development through technology.
Have You Seen a Solar Rickshaw in India?
Team Su-Kam successfully built a solar-powered electric rickshaw that can run longer than ordinary electric/battery rickshaws on the roads of Delhi. Solar-powered urban transport — combining clean energy with last-mile mobility for India's cities.
Delhi's First Ever Solar Rath Yatra to Spread Awareness About Solar
Su-Kam organized Delhi's first ever Solar Rath Yatra — a solar-powered awareness van traveling through Delhi's streets to educate citizens about solar energy. Grassroots solar advocacy meeting public engagement at scale.
Su-Kam Solar Achieves a New High — 4KW Solar in North Bengal Forest at 7,000 ft
Su-Kam Power Systems successfully installed a 4KW Solar Project in North Bengal Forest Department at Satellite Zoo, Dow Hill, Kurseong under Padma Naidu Park, Darjeeling — at an altitude of more than 7,000 feet. Solar at extreme altitude for wildlife conservation.
International
Su-Kam Augmenting Afghanistan Telecom
Su-Kam's power solutions deployed to support Afghanistan's telecom infrastructure. International deployment in one of the world's most challenging operating environments — demonstrating Su-Kam's ruggedized technology built for extreme conditions.
Su-Kam Power Systems Forms JV with Kohler Power Systems
Su-Kam's joint venture with US-based Kohler Power Systems — a Fortune 500 company. This strategic partnership combined Su-Kam's Indian market expertise with Kohler's global manufacturing prowess. A milestone in Su-Kam's international expansion strategy.
Su-Kam's Special Guests from Southern Africa
Delegates from Southern Africa visited Su-Kam's facilities to explore partnership opportunities. Su-Kam's solar and power solutions were already being deployed across Africa — bringing reliable energy to the continent's off-grid communities.
India's Popular Solar Company Now Solarizes Myanmar
Su-Kam expanded its solar operations to Myanmar (Burma), bringing proven Indian solar technology to Southeast Asia. Su-Kam's international footprint extending across ASEAN markets — from India's largest solar brand to regional solar leader.
Sunny Su-Kam — Solar Green Technology
Su-Kam's green technology vision documented — from solar panels and PCUs to complete solar ecosystems. This post captured Su-Kam's holistic approach to solar: not just selling products, but building a solar-powered future for India and the world.
Manufacturing
Su-Kam's State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility at Baddi, Himachal Pradesh
A detailed look at Su-Kam's manufacturing facility in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh — one of India's most advanced power electronics manufacturing plants. World-class assembly lines, quality control systems, and R&D labs that produced millions of inverters and solar systems.
A Glimpse of R&D at Su-Kam
Inside Su-Kam's Research & Development laboratory — where India's first sine wave inverter, first solar hybrid PCU, and dozens of patented power electronics innovations were born. The engine room of Indian solar innovation.
Su-Kam — The ISA Technovation Award
Su-Kam received the prestigious ISA (Indian Semiconductor Association) Technovation Award — recognizing Su-Kam's breakthrough innovations in power electronics and solar technology. National recognition of Su-Kam's R&D excellence.
Best Solar Rural Electrification Company of the Year
Su-Kam won the 'Best Solar Rural Electrification Company of the Year' award — recognizing its massive deployment of solar systems across India's villages. From 40,000 households in UP to remote forest stations in Darjeeling, Su-Kam's rural solar footprint was unmatched.
An Inspirational Story About Su-Kam's New Distributor in Tamil Nadu
An inspirational story about Su-Kam's new distributor from Tamil Nadu who struggled for many months to become part of Su-Kam and made it happen through perseverance. Su-Kam's dealer network wasn't just a sales channel — it was a community of solar evangelists.
4 Reasons Su-Kamians Think It's the Best Working Place
Employee testimonials about why Su-Kam was considered one of India's best workplaces in the power/solar industry. Culture, innovation, and mission — the three pillars that attracted top engineering talent to Su-Kam.
Early Era (2009–2011)
Su-Kam — Powered by Innovation
One of the earliest Su-Kam blog posts, documenting the company's innovation-first philosophy. Published when the blog launched in August 2009, it set the tone for Su-Kam's digital content strategy — technology education as marketing.
Solar Power Systems
Su-Kam's early documentation of solar power systems — educational content explaining how solar works, published in 2009 when solar was still a niche technology in India. Su-Kam was evangelizing solar years before the National Solar Mission gained momentum.
Solar Educational Kit
Su-Kam developed Solar Educational Kits for schools and colleges — enabling hands-on solar learning. Education as a market-building strategy: teach students about solar today, create customers and engineers for tomorrow.
Petrol Pumps Powered by Su-Kam
Even in 2009, Su-Kam was powering petrol pumps across India — critical infrastructure that cannot afford power interruptions. Fuel dispensers, POS systems, and lighting all backed up by Su-Kam inverters and batteries.
Su-Kam's Gates College Solar Project
Su-Kam installed solar at Gates College — one of the early institutional solar projects that demonstrated Su-Kam's capability in medium-scale solar installations. Education institutions becoming early adopters of solar technology.
Su-Kam Participates in Intersolar Europe Exhibition
Su-Kam exhibited at Intersolar Europe — the world's largest solar industry exhibition in Munich, Germany. An Indian company showcasing at Europe's premier solar event, positioning Su-Kam on the global solar stage alongside the world's biggest players.
Su-Kam Shines at Inter Solar Exhibition India, December 2011
Su-Kam showcased its solar product range at Inter Solar India (14-16 December 2011). From solar PCUs to charge controllers to complete solar kits — Su-Kam's booth demonstrated the breadth of India's leading solar product portfolio.
Su-Kam Powers Its Path Towards Solar Supremacy
Su-Kam — a forward-looking company and leader in the power backup industry — ventured into the solar industry with a wide range of solar energy products including Solar Inverters, Charge Controllers, Power Conditioning Units (PCU) and Solar Panels. Channel partner with MNRE for JNNSM solar subsidy program.
Entrepreneurship Summit 2011 — Su-Kam MD Guides IITians on MSME Growth Strategy
Kunwer Sachdev, Managing Director of Su-Kam, spoke at the Entrepreneurship Summit 2011, guiding IIT students on MSME growth strategy. Sharing real-world entrepreneurial experience with India's brightest engineering minds — mentorship beyond business.
Complete Blog URL Index
208 unique blog post URLs confirmed in the Internet Archive CDX index for blog.su-kam.com. Many more may be recoverable with deeper archival research. Each URL below links to its Wayback Machine snapshot (where available).
Source: Internet Archive CDX API · Saved 93 times between August 30, 2009 and May 3, 2023