Chasing the sun: a 25 year journey

Tata Power Solar, India’s largest integrated solar player, on 01 December 2014 announced the completion of 25 years in the global renewable energy space. A pioneer in the Indian solar market, Tata Power Solar has touched the lives of over 30 million people and reduced carbon footprint by more than 6.2 million tonnes as of 2014. With businesses in cell & module manufacturing, EPC (engineering, procurement & construction) services and off-grid solutions, Tata Power Solar is one the oldest solar energy companies in the world. They were ranked the #1 third-party EPC player, #1 domestic module supplier and #1 rooftop solar player in the industrial and commercial segment, for 2014, by Bridge to India. Tata Power Solar is globally recognized for its quality, efficiency, customer care and reliability, and has more than 8 lakh off-grid solar installations / products across India. The company has strived to make solar power accessible to the far-flung regions of India, touching thousands of lives in every corner of the country. From farmers in Andhra Pradesh to fisherfolk in West Bengal, and from sheepherders in Kashmir to shopkeepers in Tamil Nadu, Tata Power Solar continues to energize communities. Having built strong partnerships with numerous governments, non-profits and rural banks, Tata Power Solar has empowered those mired in energy poverty, and provided many access to electricity for the first time. To mark their 25th anniversary, Tata Power Solar has launched a coffee table book titled “Chasing The Sun”, showcasing the impact of solar across India. A blend of reminiscent images of regions and lives of people transformed by Tata Power Solar, the book was recently launched at the TERI ‘Leadership Summit for Sustainable Development’ held in New Delhi.