How Kunwer Sachdev Sparked a Solar Revolution in India
In 2005, when solar energy was still a mystery to most Indians, one man dared to dream bigger. Kunwer Sachdev – fondly remembered as the Inverter Man of India – introduced a groundbreaking innovation that would quietly plant the seeds of India’s solar revolution.
Under his leadership, Su-Kam Power Systems launched one of the country’s first hybrid solar PCUs (Power Conditioning Units), years before solar power became mainstream. At a time when load shedding and unreliable electricity defined daily life, this invention promised not just power, but empowerment.
More Than Just Technology
For Sachdev, this wasn’t about creating another machine. It was about giving ordinary Indians control over their own energy. “When the sun shines, let your home shine too — not just with light, but with innovation,” became more than a slogan; it was a philosophy.
Through relentless research and customer-first thinking, Su-Kam brought solar power into homes and businesses when most people still struggled to imagine it. His hybrid solar PCU was no ordinary inverter — it was a complete energy management solution combining solar charge controllers, grid chargers, and advanced monitoring software.
A Vision Years Ahead
To put this in perspective: in 2005, when many Indians were still learning how to use desktop computers, Su-Kam engineers were enabling users to monitor solar inverter performance — live — on a PC screen. Voltage, current, battery status, and grid activity appeared as real-time graphs at the click of a button.
It was science fiction turned into everyday reality. And Kunwer Sachdev made it happen.
Smarter Power for a Power-Hungry Nation
The system could charge batteries both from the grid and from solar panels, automatically choosing the best source of energy. For families and businesses plagued by power cuts, this wasn’t just convenience — it was life-changing. In rural and semi-urban India, where outages lasted hours, Su-Kam’s PCUs kept the lights on and hopes alive.
A Legacy That Refuses to Dim
Su-Kam’s journey eventually ended in bankruptcy, but Sachdev’s vision never did. Today, he continues to innovate through Su-vastika, while also venturing into artificial intelligence with Kunwer.ai, mentoring young disruptors and building future-ready energy solutions.
For millions who first experienced solar power through Su-Kam, the name Kunwer Sachdev is etched into memory not just as an entrepreneur, but as a changemaker who lit up lives long before solar became a buzzword.
Kunwer Sachdev, popularly known as the “Inverter Man of India, is the Founder and Ex-Managing Director of Su-Kam Power Systems Ltd. However, after the bankruptcy of Su-Kam Power Systems Ltd. in 2018, Mr. Sachdev has not been associated with Su-Kam Power Systems Ltd. in any capacity. Any use of his name in connection with Su-Kam Power Systems Ltd. after 2018 is incorrect and misleading.