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PM Modi inaugurates Lakshadweep on-grid solar project with advanced battery storage
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated Lakshadweep's inaugural on-grid solar project featuring a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). Developed by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), the initiative covers the islands of Kavaratti and Agatti, (EPC) services were provided by SunSource Energy.
Power Pathways: Clean energy open access challenges and solutions
In the wake of the heightened demand for clean energy fuelled by net zero ambitions, economic viability and governmental impetus, India has witnessed significant strides in the renewable energy sector.
Cement
The cement industry stands at a critical juncture, with global demand on the rise and mounting pressure to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions. As one of the most energy-intensive sectors, cement manufacturing faces challenges in sustainability. Energy costs account for a significant portion of total expenses, emphasizing the need for change. Despite its contribution to climate change, the industry acknowledges its responsibility in fostering sustainable development. At SunSource Energy, we are fully committed to aiding the cement industry in this transformative journey.
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RSPL Group
India’s leading conglomerate’s clean energy transition with SunSource Energy
Manufacturing and Industrial
Off-Site Solar
Goodluck Industries
Reducing Energy cost and simplifying the energy transition for one if India’s leading Steel processing companies.
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Off-Site Solar
Reduce your energy bills and support your net-zero targets, with energy from one of our large ground-mount off-site solar plants
Round-The-Clock Power
Offset your diesel-based energy consumption with reliable hybrid solar system
On-Site Solar
Cut down your energy bills by converting your rooftop, parking lot or surplus land into a source of clean energy
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the various Open Access charges?
Each state has different regulations for Open access projects. Hence, charges for such projects vary with its location and procurement model. However, most states do have favourable policies for open access and have generally exempted Open Access projects from many of these charges.
Various charges under the Open Access mechanism include:
Transmission charges - Charges are payable to the transmission company for using the transmission infrastructure.
Wheeling charges - Charges are payable to the distribution company for using the infrastructure.
Transmission losses and Wheeling losses- These are the electricity losses incurred during the transmission and distribution of power.
Cross-subsidy surcharge (CSS) - These are payable by commercial and industrial buyers to fund the tariff subsidy for agricultural and residential buyers.
Additional surcharge (AS)
Banking charges
Which power procurement models can be used in Open Access?
The important models are:
- Captive
- Group Captive
- Third Party PPA:
What do you mean by Open Access Power?
Open access power is a regulatory mechanism that allows a grid-connected bulk consumer with a connected load of 1MW or above to meet a part of or their entire electricity requirements via alternate energy sources.
Healthcare and Pharma
The Healthcarepharmaceutical industry is a significant contributor to the economy in India, with exports to over 200 countries. The country is the largest provider of generic drugs globally and the industry is expected to grow in the coming years. However, the industry faces several challenges, including increasing competition, stringent regulatory requirements, and the need for innovation.
Client Success
SunSource Energy is helping some of the world’s leading organizations with their energy transition.
FMCG
Off-Site Solar
RSPL Group
India’s leading conglomerate’s clean energy transition with SunSource Energy
Manufacturing and Industrial
Off-Site Solar
Goodluck Industries
Reducing Energy cost and simplifying the energy transition for one if India’s leading Steel processing companies.
Our Solutions
Off-Site Solar
Reduce your energy bills and support your net-zero targets, with energy from one of our large ground-mount off-site solar plants
Round-The-Clock Power
Offset your diesel-based energy consumption with reliable hybrid solar system
On-Site Solar
Cut down your energy bills by converting your rooftop, parking lot or surplus land into a source of clean energy
Find out how much you can save with Solar?
Contact us to get free quote
Client
Testimonials
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the various Open Access charges?
Each state has different regulations for Open access projects. Hence, charges for such projects vary with its location and procurement model. However, most states do have favourable policies for open access and have generally exempted Open Access projects from many of these charges.
Various charges under the Open Access mechanism include:
Transmission charges - Charges are payable to the transmission company for using the transmission infrastructure.
Wheeling charges - Charges are payable to the distribution company for using the infrastructure.
Transmission losses and Wheeling losses- These are the electricity losses incurred during the transmission and distribution of power.
Cross-subsidy surcharge (CSS) - These are payable by commercial and industrial buyers to fund the tariff subsidy for agricultural and residential buyers.
Additional surcharge (AS)
Banking charges
Which power procurement models can be used in Open Access?
The important models are:
- Captive
- Group Captive
- Third Party PPA:
What do you mean by Open Access Power?
Open access power is a regulatory mechanism that allows a grid-connected bulk consumer with a connected load of 1MW or above to meet a part of or their entire electricity requirements via alternate energy sources.
Coca-Cola
Summary
When Coca-Cola further committed to procuring renewable energy for its operations across its value chain, Brindavan Agro, a leading bottler of Coca-Cola in India, approached SunSource’s team of experts again to discuss how we could help with this transition. SunSource Energy had earlier developed an on-site solar project for Brindavan Agro, to help reduce its energy costs.
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RSPL Group
Summary
RSPL Group is a prominent Indian FMCG conglomerate. The group houses popular brands like Ghadi Detergent, Red Chief Shoes, and Namaste India. In 2021, the group partnered with SunSource Energy to support them in their sustainability journey and signed a PPA of 4.5 MW to supply clean power to two of its manufacturing sites in Uttar Pradesh. The power is provided from SunSource Energy's off-site solar project aligning seamlessly with RSPL's Net-Zero ambitions.
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Goodluck Industries
Summary
Goodluck India, is one of India’s leading steel processors that manufactures a wide range of engineering products including the steel bridges for India’s ambitious Bullet Train. Steel Industry, requires a large amount of Electricity for its operations and is one of the highest CO2 emitting industries in the world. The company operates in a hyper-competitive space and wanted to reduce its energy cost to have a strategic advantage;
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Varun Beverages
Summary
Varun Beverages is one of the largest bottling partners of PepsiCo, since the 1990s. To support Varun Beverages is energy transition goals of reducing its CO2 emissions by 40% by 2030, SunSource Energy developed a 9 MWp off-site Solar project. This project will cater to over 40% of energy requirements of two Varun Beverages’ bottling plants in Uttar Pradesh and is inline with Pepsico’s goal of achieving net-zero emission by 2040;
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RMG Polyvinyl
Summary
RMG Polyvinyl, a leading flooring and product manufacturer in India wanted to reduce its energy cost and transition to green energy to cater to its global clients. RMG Polyvinyl chose SunSource Energy as its energy transition partner due to its strong legacy and vast experience in Indian market.
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Uttar Pradesh Open Access Solar Plant
Summary
In 2022, SunSource developed its 1st and one of the largest open-access solar projects in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The project is built across 3 locations in the Bijnor district and provides power to leading industries in the state like Coca-Cola Bottlers, Taj Hotel, and RSPL group (a leading FMCG company in the state that houses brands like Redchief Shoes, Ghadi Detergent, and Namaste India, among various others). The project used over 1,00,000 modules and included the building of 43 km of transmission line in the state.
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