By Invitation
How we should “Make In India”
All eyes are on India. All roads lead to Rome India! The big question – are we ready?
We have a fairly stable Government, mostly efficient people at the helm, but do we have the will to win, the priority for progress and the ambition to be the best?
If Singapore could do it, Delhi Metro could do it, why not India as a whole? If I were in charge, what would I do? A 5S model emerged in my mind, true to being a cleaning up act indeed!
1) Swaach Industrial Infrastructure: To start any initiative, we need the basic essentials in place of electricity, water, roads, transportation and so on. Peenya in Bangalore has the dubious distinction of being Asia’s largest industrial area. But contrast the amenities here to that in Singapore, and the difference in Government intent shows so starkly and we need to do something about this…quickly, swiftly and efficiently!
Going solar is the way forward
- Aug 3, 2017
Gone are the days when for the buyers seeking respite from frequent power cuts, electricity-based UPS/inverter systems were the only options available in the market. After the advent of solar energy, the scenario has completely changed and the power backup systems studded with solar batteries are all set to take rapid strides across the country in the coming years, if not immediately. It is due to strenuous efforts made by the industry leaders and innovators in this particular segment, India has gradually started moving up the ladder of growth and innovations in solar power generation and its various applications. In line with the target to achieve 100 GW solar power by 2022 set by the government and Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) for renewable energy, the generic inverter and UPS business has also acquired a new dimension.
However, currently, manufacturing solar batteries is capital intensive and moreover, competition among the suppliers is also rising. Despite the fact that the sun offers plentiful, pollution free and reliable power, the expensive cost of equipment and technology has made it an underutilized energy resource. Typically the batteries used in home energy storage are made with lead acid, or lithium ion chemical compositions. Among all these, the lithium ion batteries are currently considered as the best option for a solar panel system, though lead acid version can be more affordable.