Harnessing Solar Energy
The Catholic Health Association of India (CHAI) has been showing keen interest in matters pertaining to environment from its inception. As its first initiative with regard to its ‘greening’ efforts, the organization has launched a Solar Energy Programme in collaboration with Two Preferred Vendors namely ANDRO MEDA & THRIVE ENERGY to help its member institutions and other Church Organisations to become energy-efficient and energy-sufficient.
Both Vendors provide solar power-packs starting from 3kw and other products.
| Name of the Vendor | 3kw | 4kw | 5kw | Specialty Products | |
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Andero Meda (Approximate Cost)
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Rs.5,70000 | Rs.7,60000 | Rs.9,50,000 | Solar Lantern | Rs.800 – Rs.1500 |
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THRIVE SOLAR(Approximate Cost)
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Not Quoted | Not Quoted | Rs 9,50,000 | Solar Study Lights & Lanterns | Rs.400 – Rs.1300 |
ANDRO MEDA ENERGY TECH (P) LTD.,
| The design life of the Battery is 5-10 Years, We use Indian / Imported Solar Power Conditioning units ( SPU’s) , Our ( SPU’s) Indian vendor has country wide service support, for hassle free working of the system and Our solar panels vendor’s give us 10 Years warranty on the panels. All our material suppliers are MNRE approved and have all the required certifications for claiming Government subsidy of 30%. For Further details contact: K.Venugopal:9849490289: email id:v_kandukuri@yahoo.com |
THRIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES (P) LTD.,
| The life of the Battery is 5 Years and the Battery used is “TUBLAR BATTERIES”, 15 Years warranty on solar panels will be given and “THRIVE” is ready to give AMC contract For 5Years,intial deposit for AMC will be taken and the charges will depend on the total APP cost.1 year free service will be given if AMC is not taken. For further details contact: Mr. K. Dhanunjaya (+919949325007)/Mr. John William myle(+91984963995) email ids: dhanu@thriveenergy.co.in & john@thriveenergy.co.in , www.thriveenergy.co.in |
- Both the vendors have offered a rate of approximately Rs.2.4 lacs per KV on which the Government subsidy is 30%.
- For Solar water pumping system of 1 hp approximate cost is Rs.1.5 lacs.
- Actual quotation for power pack would be given on a firm order placed with any of the vendors.
- The above agreed price is for a period of one year till December 2013. Taxes and Transportation cost are extra.
- Members can contact anyone of these vendors on their own in order to avail the specially negotiated price.
- Please make sure that you mention you are a CHAI associate and enter into an individual contract with vendors for installation.
- The two Preferred Vendors will assist in providing 30% Government subsidy as per MNRE(GOI) rules on the total cost.
- For 1kw, 4 Tube lights, 4 Fans and 1TV can be operated (Approx) for about 5-8 Hrs Per Day.
- Customization can be done based on the loads and operating Hrs.
- Pay Back period after investment on solar power generation would be (Approx) 7-10Yrs.
For any further Clarifications, contact 040-40044123
or email us at : solar@chai-india.org website: chai-india.org.


