Start Solar India

What Start Solar India does

Start Solar India is an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) provider of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana. The company designs, procures, and installs on-grid, off-grid, and hybrid solar power systems for residential, commercial, and industrial customers across India, with a portfolio spanning sub-5 kW residential rooftop installations to MW-scale industrial plants. Its scope covers the full EPC value chain — site assessment, system design, procurement of modules, inverters, and balance-of-system components, through installation, commissioning, and post-installation maintenance.

The company operates a project-based revenue model, with customers paying for turnkey installations either directly or through financing partnerships with Indian banks and NBFCs. Start Solar also distributes and installs systems sourced through a partnership with TATA Power Solar, which supports procurement and quality assurance. Beyond solar PV, the company operates a subsidiary called Start EV Charge focused on EV charging infrastructure, representing an adjacency expansion into the broader clean energy ecosystem with a stated ambition to deploy 3,000+ charging stations across India.

Start Solar holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications and is registered with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), enabling participation in government-backed solar programs. Named enterprise customers include Urmul Dairy, Hotel Highway King (with multiple large installations), IVL, and Kapoor Medical Center. The company also maintains a presence in the UK and Ireland, indicating early international expansion.

Name

Start Solar India

Legal name

Start Solar

Website

http://startsolar.co.in/

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Start Solar India is a Gurugram-based solar EPC provider delivering on-grid, off-grid, and hybrid PV systems for residential, commercial, and industrial customers across India, with an EV charging subsidiary called Start EV Charge.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar EPC and Installation Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Solar PV Power Plant EPC (Utility-Scale) (EUAEAAAG)

Keywords

• Solar panel installation
• Rooftop solar systems
• Solar EPC services
• EV charging infrastructure
• Off-grid solar systems

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Solar System Sales: One-time sales of solar PV systems including panels, inverters, mounting structures, and balance of system components for residential and commercial installations ranging from 5kW to multi-megawatt scale projects.
2. EPC Services: Engineering, Procurement, and Construction services for solar installations including site assessment, system design, installation, and commissioning. The company manages projects from conception to completion.
3. Financing Support: Partnerships with banks and financial institutions to provide loans and easy installment schemes for customers who need assistance with upfront costs of solar installations.
4. EV Charging Infrastructure: Start EV Charge subsidiary provides EV charging station infrastructure and services, establishing public and captive charging infrastructure for electric vehicles.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Start Solar India designs, sells, and installs solar photovoltaic (PV) power systems for residential, commercial, and industrial customers across India. Its offering spans on-grid, off-grid (battery), and hybrid solar systems ranging from sub-5kW residential units to multi-megawatt commercial installations, delivered through full engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services. The company also operates Start EV Charge, a group company providing end-to-end electric vehicle charging infrastructure solutions.

Product overview

Start Solar India offers a portfolio of solar power solutions comprising three core solar system types: On-Grid Solar, Off-Grid Solar (Battery Storage), and Hybrid Solar systems. The company also operates Start EV Charge as a sub-brand providing EV charging infrastructure solutions. The solar products range from residential (5kW to 10kW) to commercial and industrial (multi-kilowatt to MW-scale) installations, covering rooftop and ground-mounted projects. Installation timeframes range from 4-8 weeks, with standard system lifespans of 25 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Start EV Charge: Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure solutions for public and captive EV charging

Products and services

• On-Grid Solar System

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% electricity bill reduction for residential customers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSECI is a government enterprise under MNRE responsible for implementing solar energy projects. Start Solar works with SECI for larger solar installations (100KWP-500KWP) where SECI-administered subsidies are available. SECI certification and partnership validates the company's credibility in the Indian solar market.
• TATA Power SolarcoreTechnology or IntegrationTATA Power Solar is a leading Indian solar panel manufacturer. As a key association, this partnership ensures access to quality solar panels and equipment from one of India's most trusted solar brands, supporting reliable and high-performance solar installations.
• Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMNRE is the nodal ministry for all renewable energy matters in India. Start Solar operates as a channel partner for MNRE's subsidy programs, enabling customers to access 15% government subsidy for rooftop solar systems up to 100KWP. This partnership is essential for residential and small commercial market access.
• Indian Banks and Financial InstitutionsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerStart Solar has established alliances with banks to provide loans and easy installment payment schemes for customers. The company manages paperwork and regulatory aspects on behalf of customers, facilitating financing for solar installations and expanding market accessibility.
• Start EV ChargecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStart EV Charge is a group company providing end-to-end EV charging infrastructure solutions in India. It covers both public and captive charging infrastructure, aligning with the broader clean energy ecosystem. Start Solar's expertise in solar power positions the subsidiary well for solar-powered EV charging solutions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Loom Solar: Indian solar EPC focused on residential and small commercial rooftop installations with direct-to-consumer online sales model. Highly comparable to Start Solar on customer segment, system size range, and D2C/online quote funnel.
• Fourth Partner Energy: India-based C&I solar EPC and PPA provider serving commercial and industrial customers across multiple states. Directly comparable in customer segment (C&I focus), EPC-plus-financing model, and pan-India multi-state execution.
• Freyr Energy: Indian solar EPC installer targeting residential and small commercial customers with digital-first sales motion. Comparable to Start Solar in product range (on-grid/off-grid/hybrid) and small-to-mid commercial customer focus.
• Sunsure Energy: India-based C&I solar EPC and open-access PPA provider serving industrial customers with multi-MW installations. Comparable to Start Solar's industrial customer segment and MW-scale project capability.
• CleanMax Solar: India-focused C&I rooftop solar EPC and PPA provider backed by Brookfield. Comparable in commercial and industrial customer targeting, financing-enabled sale model, and MW-scale installation capability.
• Tata Power Solar Systems: Largest Indian solar EPC and manufacturer with residential, commercial, and utility-scale offerings, and also a Start Solar equipment partner. Closest direct peer in product breadth, although significantly larger and more established.

Broad incumbents

• Adani Solar: Vertically integrated solar manufacturer and large-scale EPC arm of the Adani Group. Comparable in EPC activity but operates at much larger utility-scale project sizes with deep capital backing from the parent group.
• Vikram Solar: Indian solar PV module manufacturer with adjacent EPC capabilities for utility-scale and C&I projects. Comparable in solar domain expertise but skewed toward manufacturing rather than installation-only model.
• Sterling and Wilson Solar: Major Indian solar EPC contractor historically focused on utility-scale projects. Comparable in EPC activity but at substantially larger scale and primarily international utility projects rather than residential/SMB.

Emerging players

• ChargeZone: India-based EV charging infrastructure startup with highway corridor expansion plans similar to Start EV Charge's Delhi-Jaipur Highway rollout. Comparable in EV charging business model and highway corridor focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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