The market for renewable energy was valued at US$ 1030.95 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow to US$ 1,998.03 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 8.6 percent over the projected period. As the need for energy is always increasing and conventional fuels like coal, gas, and petroleum are not sustainable, there are numerous options in this situation. Adopting solar energy, a renewable and plentiful source of energy, can help meet this need. Currently, solar power only provides around 2 percent of the world's overall energy needs. Many nations have made the decision to eliminate carbon emissions by 2050–2070 which translates into his percentage only increasing in the coming years.
Understandably, there will always be a huge demand for solar energy as it also forms the base for other forms of alternative energy resources including the currently trendy Green Hydrogen Technology. Date Energy, an Indian company offers specialized solar power solutions to residential, commercial, and industrial clients including hospitals, dairy and cold storage units, and even educational institutions. To service clients in ways that will greatly benefit them, Date Energy makes use of its knowledge and experience to deliver exactly what is promised, and forms a lifelong relationship with each client, offering excellent after-sales and product maintenance services as well.
The Approach
Currently, business in every field is highly competitive and cutthroat, and everyone aspires to be one step ahead of the competition. One of the biggest challenges every business owner faces today is, how to increase monthly cash flow and profits. While they focus on sales as a solution, they do forget the power of cost-cutting. Shifting to solar power-enabled systems is a great way to cut costs and save monthly investments in the business without compromising on the facilities.
Date Energy’s innovative and cost-effective solutions help clients save extensively on their monthly electricity bills (the cost of which is also increasing continuously). In addition to saving money on electric bills, they also get a 40 percent accelerated depreciation in Income Tax upon installing a Solar Power Plant. Furthermore, they also get to save 5 percent in property tax annually.
Solar technology is constantly improving, due to which the capacity for the abundant use of solar energy is increasing. Date Energy is striving to educate potential clients about the many benefits, direct and indirect, that flow from opting for an environment-conscious energy alternative. The company offers a range of inventive solutions for the varying needs of every client and strives to achieve perfect results every time. With a guarantee of lifetime support for equipment maintenance, Date Energy makes it simpler for clients to not only get the installation done but also ensure that the solar panels are working efficiently.
Services & Products
Date Energy firmly advocates the principle ’Like Any other Asset Class, Investing in Solar is An Asset For a Lifetime’. This motto encourages clients to look beyond the initial investment and consider this solution as an investment for a better future not just for the planet and future generations, but for the benefits of the business as well. By investing in solar power solutions, clients can save a lot of money, and as Date Energy states, 'Money saved is money earned’.As a customized solutions provider, Date Energy conducts a thorough site survey, thereafter offering the best solutions for the clients based on their needs and the actual circumstances on the ground. Customers are given power generation assurances by the company because they are investing and should see the required returns on their investment.
Additionally, the business offers financial support for solar installations so that clients would not have to worry about the necessary initial investment. “We safeguard the investment made by the client by providing insurance for the Solar Plant, to protect it from any unforeseen incidents. We also provide our AMC services to Operate and Maintain the Plant For a lifetime. We will be your green energy Partner for life! We have thoroughly studied every aspect of your Solar project and will implement suitable solutions to meet your needs. We not only install the solar plant, but we maintain the plant for the lifetime too”, shares Anish Date, Director, Date Energy.
Date energy firmly advocates the principle ’like any other asset class, investing in solar is an asset for a lifetime’
Employing advanced technologies, Date Energy offers a range of services that act as USPs for the company. The firm offers Power Generation Guarantee to ensure ROI, Prompt Aftersales Service & Plant Monitoring Apps to minimize maintenance Down Time, Correct Techno-Commercial Guidance, Insurance for Solar Projects, Finance Assistance for Solar Projects, and Energy Audits of Electrical Appliances. Some of the turnkey projects offered by Date Energy for ground-mounted solar plants include Solar resource estimation, Project Development & Design, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Approvals & Permits, Testing & Commissioning, Project Consultation, Monitoring, and PPA for Power Purchase in addition to OEM and Financing. The Energy Audits solution provided by Date Energy is a one-of-a-kind consulting service that aims at optimizing several electrical appliances and devices in the client’s premises. When installed incorrectly, even the smallest of appliances can consume much more electricity than required, causing the bills to skyrocket. The energy audit service entails an inspection of every electrical device and assessing whether it has been installed correctly or not and whether or not it is compatible with the kind of electrical wiring running through the premises.
Date Energy also offers ground-level solar power installation services. A unique offering in this regard comes in the form of Solar Water Pumping and Street Light Solutions offered by Date Energy. These solutions enable the clients to become independent of load shedding while also increasing productivity, and lowering costs incurred in maintaining a farm. It is these ingenious solutions for all types of needs for the verse client base that Date Energy has acquired, and it helps the company stand out from the competition.
"The Company Believes In 'Let The Sun Do The Work!"
“We are equipped with an Excellent Design & Engineering team which is capable of implementing the latest and most advanced technologies available in the market. With our excellent design abilities and optimized use of available real estate, we give optimum Power generation in the trickiest spaces where installation can be challenging. With our excellent structural team, we have installed many projects on difficult roofs like sloping roofs, asbestos roofs, and semi-circular roofs found in some factories, and industries without compromising on power generation and safe operation and maintenance of the Project”, shares Anish.
Future Roadmap
Date Energy, currently based in and operating out of Pune, has been involved heavily in projects across the length and breadth of the state of Maharashtra. Having developed a strong standing in the region, the firm is now opening 4 more offices in the cities of Mumbai, Nagpur, Nashik, and Aurangabad. Furthermore, Date Energy is aspiring to open offices in Bangalore and expand its footprint across the southern states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala in the coming years. In terms of offerings, the firm is also launching an EV chargingstation for 2-wheeler and 4-wheeler vehicles by 2023-2024 in addition to starting an AMC business for large solar parks. With a well-planned roadmap for the future, Date Energy is on the path to gaining national recognition in the next couple of years.
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