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Schneider Electric Powers India's Tier II/III Solar Boom
26 Jun
Summary
- Lauritz Knudsen is building a full solar project ecosystem.
- Investment focuses on data, training, and safety for smaller towns.
- Six training centers aim to meet growing demand for solar technicians.
Lauritz Knudsen, now under the umbrella of Schneider Electric, is pioneering a comprehensive ecosystem for solar power initiatives across India's tier-II and tier-III cities. This strategic focus is based on the prediction that future clean energy expansion in India will primarily stem from smaller towns rather than major metropolitan areas.
The company is directing substantial investment towards enhancing data management, refining product development, bolstering service capabilities, and ensuring robust workforce training and safety protocols. This comprehensive approach is designed to support the accelerated growth of distributed solar projects, especially those facilitated by government-backed schemes.
To address a pressing shortage of trained technicians, Lauritz Knudsen has established six dedicated training centers nationwide. This initiative is particularly crucial as rooftop solar installations, such as those under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, are expanding more rapidly in tier-II and tier-III cities than in larger metropolises.
Lauritz Knudsen's strategy also includes tailoring hardware for diverse environmental conditions and improving after-sales service in remote locations. Their practical field insights are proving invaluable, even providing a competitive edge in tier-I cities. The company has facilitated approximately 50 GW of solar installations and aims to reach 100 GW, seeing major opportunities in utility-scale and decentralized projects, as well as in supporting India's domestic solar manufacturing ecosystem.
