Solar Yaan Eyes Utility Solar Market With New Launches

Solar Yaan Eyes Utility Solar Market With New Launches

Solar inverter brand Solar Yaan has now planned to boost its presence in the Indian utility-scale solar market. The company, which started its business in 2019 with a focus on the residential rooftop market and C&I consumers, has now launched its large inverters to venture into India’s utility-scale solar market.

Manoj Patel, Founder of Solar Yaan told Saur Energy that it has now launched its large inverters to expand its business, targeting a new sector. “Founded in 2019, Solar Yaan was born out of a vision to provide high-quality, reliable solar inverters made by an Indian company. At the Inter Solar, Gandhinagar, we launched solar inverters in the range of 250 kW to 350 kW. These are aimed at the utility scale solar market. We are hopeful of a good success here going by our product quality and on-site service quality,” Patel said.

From EPC Biz To Inverters

Patel had completed his engineering studies with a focus on inverters as a core subject, initially worked in the EPC business. “Observing that most inverters used by EPC companies were Chinese-made and often fell short in service quality, I saw an opportunity to offer superior services with a homegrown brand,” he said.

“We ventured into the solar on-grid inverter segment at a time when the residential rooftop solar market was largely confined to Gujarat. Many customers faced service issues, with most companies offering off-site services, which significantly impacted the return on investment (ROI). We decided to differentiate ourselves by offering prompt, on-site service across India,” says Patel.

Product Warranty 

Solar Yaan provides a seven-year product warranty and a ten-year on-site service warranty for its inverters. The company guarantees that once approached, its service team will reach out to the EPC and resolve the issue within 24 hours, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum customer satisfaction.

However, Patel highlights certain policy challenges. “Unlike solar module manufacturers, the inverter segment does not enjoy the same level of government support. This leaves Indian manufacturers vulnerable to competition from foreign brands. Additionally, the lack of readily available raw materials, especially semiconductors, further hampers domestic production,” he said and demanded a government hand-holding support to the industry.

When asked what are the key raw materials that hampers the growth of Made In India inverter brands, he said, “Semiconductors form a major part of inverters, but they are not easily available in India. While some manufacturing units are starting to emerge, we need more policy support. Companies using a higher percentage of domestic components should receive greater incentives from the government,” he suggests.