Merino Group and Sunsure Energy inaugurate Haryana's first Open Access Solar Plant

August 28, 2020

Merino Panel Products Ltd. (MPPL) will draw more than 9 Million units (kWh) of Clean Energy from this plant for use in its Bahadurgarh Unit in Haryana. This plant is also unique as it uses single-axis tracking and is the first to be implement this technology in Haryana.

After Andhra, Haryana’s Flip-Flop on Solar Development is Costing Developers

June 30, 2020

Sunsure Energy, said, “The current situation is building up like the Andhra Pradesh and shares many similarities. However,in the case of Haryana,it is the same government which had issued the state solar policy that is now backing away from it.

Investment in Indian Solar Sector at $9.8 Billion in 2018, Sunsure Energy among beneficiaries

April 16, 2020

In May 2018, Sunsure Energy, a solar turnkey solutions provider, raised zero-collateral based debt capital worth $2.2 million from TATA Cleantech Capital, L&T Finance, and cKers Finance to be used as working capital to construct solar photovoltaic (PV) projects up to 100 MW in FY 2019.

Manufacturing sector biggest adopter of rooftop solar, Sunsure biggest provider to Textile Sector

October 12, 2019

In EPC segment, 28% developers opted for self-EPC (EPC work completed in-house by developers), instead of hiring a contractor. Among EPC players, Sunsure emerged as the biggest rooftop installer with 24% share.

Solar rooftop installation in India at record 1,538 MW in year to September, Sunsure Second Largest EPC

December 11, 2018

It said the CAPEX market (where entire rooftop is owned by rooftop owners) is even getting more fragmented with top 10 players having a share of only 18 per cent (21 per cent last year). The top 3 players include Tata Power (4.4 per cent), Sunsure (2 per cent), and Mahindra (2 per cent).

Delhi can thrive on solar power but not with mere incentives; installation bottlenecks must go, awareness should grow

August 8, 2018

Kartikeya Sharma of Sunsure Energy, a complete solutions provider in the solar space, said that the way to get the subsidy is warped, with long drawn forms and conditions. “Subsidies are only provided to those who use solar panels made in India and that limits the game to domestic players and affects competitiveness on the basis of quality,” he said.

Awarded Rooftop Solar EPC Company of the Year (Industrial & Commercial) 2021

Ranked 2nd Largest Rooftop Solar EPC Company by Bridge To India (2018 - 2020)

Won the Grand Master Award for Strategy at India Rooftop Solar Congress, IRSC 2019

Recognized as Top 100 Most Powerful Leaders in the Indian Solar Industry by Solar Quarter Magazine

Awarded CFO Of the Year at Renewable Energy Investment and Finance Forum, REIFF India 2017

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Sunsure commissions Haryana’s first Captive Open Access Solar Plant with Single-axis tracking

July 1, 2018

Sunsure Energy turned on the power from a 5.5 MegaWatt Solar Power Plant in the Hissar district of Haryana on June 21st, 2018. Owned by Merino Panel Products Ltd. (MPPL), this is the first Captive Solar Power plant in Haryana to deliver power under the Open Access mechanism.

Exceptional Rooftop Energy Services Practices for Customer Delight

June 8, 2017

Rooftop Solar is an exciting prospect for Industries today. With tariffs up to 60% below existing Grid rates, great technology and easy transition, Industries stand to save big money on energy use, become more energy secure and create sizeable environmental gains. Sustainably!

Sunsure Commissions one of the Largest Rooftop Solar Power Plants in Haryana

October 5, 2016

One of the largest single rooftop solar PV power projects in Haryana with a capacity of 550 kW was inaugurated in Rohad, Bahadurgarh on 1st September, 2016. The project, which is set up in Merino Panel Products Ltd. (MPPL), Bahadurgarh was synchronised in September and has been successfully generating clean power since then. The Chairman of the group Shri C. L. Lohia is a big believer in the potential of solar energy and is making all efforts to go green as part of MPPL’s business strategy.

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What is a Solar Rooftop System?

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In a solar rooftop system, the solar panels are installed in the roof of any residential, commercial, institutional and industrial buildings.

This can be of two types:
(i) Solar Rooftop System with storage facility using battery, and
(ii) Grid Connected Solar Rooftop System.

What is a Solar Rooftop System with Storage facility?

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Such rooftop system has battery as storage facility. The solar electricity is stored in the battery and can be utilized during night also when the sun is not available.

What is a Grid Connected Solar Rooftop System?

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In grid connected rooftop or small SPV system, the DC power generated from SPV panel is converted to AC power using power conditioning unit and is fed to the grid either of 33 kV/11 kV three phase lines or of 440/220 Volt three/single phase line depending on the capacity of the system installed at institution / commercial establishment or residential complex and the regulatory framework specified for respective States.

These systems generate power during the day time which is utilized fully by powering captive loads and feed excess power to the grid as long as grid is available. In case, where solar power is not sufficient due to cloud cover etc., the captive loads are served by drawing power from the grid.

Where such plants can be installed?

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Such rooftop systems can be installed at the roofs of residential and commercial complex, housing societies, community centers, government organizations, private institutions etc.

What are the other fiscal incentives are available for Solar Rooftop Systems?

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There are provisions of concessional import duty/excise duty exemption, accelerated depreciation and tax holiday for setting up of grid connected rooftop power plants.

How much roof area is required to set up the grid connected rooftop solar system?

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About 10sq.m area is required to set up 1 kWp grid connected rooftop solar system.

What are the advantages of Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar System?

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- Electricity generation at the consumption center and hence Savings in transmission and distribution losses
- Low gestation time
- No requirement of additional land
- Improvement of tail-end grid voltages and reduction in system congestion with higher self-consumption of solar electricity
- Local employment generation

What is the potential available in India?

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According to a study conducted by TERI, a potential of 124 GWp SPV Rooftop plants has been estimated in the country. This can be achieved through active supports from the States. 13.

Net metering The grid connected rooftop system can work on net metering basis wherein the beneficiary pays to the utility on net meter reading basis only.

Alternatively two meters can also be installed to major the export and import of power separately. The mechanism based on gross metering at mutually agreed tariff can also be adopted.

In case of grid failure, is there any chance for shocks to the person who is repairing?

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In case the grid fails, the solar power has to be fully utilized or stopped immediately feeding to the grid so as to safe-guard any grid person/technician from getting shock (electrocuted) while working on the grid for maintenance etc. This feature is termed as ‘Islanding Protection’.

How many States have policies to promote grid-connected rooftop solar systems?

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So far, 13 States/UTs namely Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal have notified policies that include promotion of grid connected rooftop solar systems with net metering.

Regulation from the State Electricity Regulatory Commission is also required to allow net metering/ feed-in-tariff.

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