Enphase India and U-Solar Install Rooftop PV Plants in Bengaluru

Microinverter-based solar-plus-storage systems supplier Enphase Energy and solar project developer U-Solar jointly commissioned the rooftop solar plant in the clubhouse and several villas at Nambiar Bellezea, a luxury gated community off Sarjapur Road in Bengaluru, spread over 100 acres and currently home to over 250 families.

The 160kW solar rooftop project at Club Bellezea, the clubhouse in the gated community, has been comprised of 320 modules of Trina 500 Wp solar modules coupled with 320 Enphase IQ7A microinverters. It has generated 24.43 MWh of solar power from September 11 to November 9, 2021, saving Rs 1,95,440 on electricity costs.

Subsequently, Nambiar Bellezea will save approx Rs 11,72,640 p. a. and Rs 2,93,16,000 over 25 years on electricity to power the clubhouse. A representative from U-Solar shares that the clubhouse’s solar rooftop has also helped offset 19 tons of carbon emissions.

Commenting on the development, Rajesh Nambiar, Executive Director at Nambiar Builders, said, “Introducing a solar energy management system at a property like Nambiar Bellezea is a long-term investment. Being a socially responsible brand, Nambiar Builders is committed to conserving natural resources and promoting sustainable living. We needed a premium solar energy solution for our exclusive villa community, Nambiar Bellezea, that was trusted by customers and offered cutting-edge and top-performing products. Enphase Energy met all our requirements, with the added benefit of an intelligent digital platform to monitor the energy consumption of the entire property. Also, the fact that Enphase microinverters have no single point of failure, unlike traditional string inverters, helped us choose Enphase.” 

“Solar is one of the most effective ways to benefit from renewable energy, and with it becoming affordable we don’t see any reasons to not adopt it. Long-term savings on electricity bills and the added advantage of net-metering gives enough reasons to go solar. For installers, Enphase IQ microinverters are a smart option. It is plug-and-play, easy to install and offers the best inverter technology that ensures maximum power generation from our panels. And for residential properties, IQ microinverters are also inherently safer because they operate at the same low-voltage AC power as the home,” said Sanjeev Jha, Head of Operations at U-Solar.

Speaking about the installation, Sunil Thamaran, VP and MD at Enphase Energy India, said, “we are delighted to partner with U-Solar and Nambiar Builders to power a reputed homeowner community in Karnataka, India. Enphase Energy solutions offer pioneering technology for residential solar projects, empowering homeowners to harness solar for their daily energy needs. We are happy to share that the clubhouse managers and some of the villa owners are now keen to upgrade their solar rooftops to Enphase Encharge, providing complete energy independence. We look forward to working on many more projects with U-Solar and Nambiar Builders.”