30 Years Building India's Most Trusted Inverter Brand
From a startup to 90+ countries. Africa's Most Reliable Inverter Brand. The story of how Kunwer Sachdev created a global power backup pioneer.
By The Numbers
Global Market Presence
Su-Kam achieved what few Indian brands have: a truly global footprint, with particular strength in emerging markets where reliability mattered most.
Primary Markets (Documented)
Timeline: Building a Global Brand
Founded
Su-Kam Power Systems launched, beginning the journey to revolutionize power backup in India.
Bharat Shiromani Award
Kunwer Sachdev receives recognition for entrepreneurship from Dr. Balram Jakhar, establishing credibility in the sector.
First 3-Phase Solar PCU
Su-Kam built India's first 3-phase solar power conditioning unit — six years before government policy made solar a priority.
African Expansion
Su-Kam became #2 inverter brand in Nigeria, expanded to Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Malawi, and Gabon with major projects across the continent.
Earthquake Relief (Nepal)
Deployed 800 solar systems to Nepal's earthquake victims, cementing #1 brand status in the region.
Award: Africa's Most Reliable Inverter Brand
Continent-wide recognition of Su-Kam's quality and reliability across 9+ African markets.
Chapter Closes
After three decades building, Kunwer Sachdev transitions from Su-Kam to launch Su-Vastika — the next generation of power and energy storage technology.
Why Su-Kam Mattered
Global Reach
Proved that Indian hardware brands could compete globally — not just in India. Su-Kam was exported to 90+ countries, with particular dominance in Africa and Asia.
Reliability First
In markets where power fails daily, Su-Kam became the trusted choice. The award "Africa's Most Reliable Inverter Brand" says it all.
Peak Revenue ₹1,200 Cr
Built a ₹1,200 crore revenue business from nothing. A blueprint for hardware founders on how to scale in emerging markets.
What Comes Next
Su-Kam proved the model: build reliable hardware, serve emerging markets, export globally. Su-Vastika takes these lessons and applies them to the next generation of power technology — lithium, AI, and distributed energy.
Explore Su-Vastika →