Tata Power launches Rs 1.5 lakh solar invertor

It can provide uninterrupted power supply for eight hours

Tata Power Solar today launched a solar invertor for retail consumers, which can provide uninterrupted power supply for eight hours. It is designed to light-up devices like lights, fans and television.

The total set-up of the solar panels, battery and the invertor would cost between Rs 1.4-1.5 lakh. It is targeting cities and towns with regular load shedding. Named Tata Dynamo, the set-up works like a regular inverter, but has solar as its primary source of power.

“The system charges itself while powering all the connected appliances through free solar energy and when sunlight is unavailable it automatically shifts to regular electricity. Depending on the weather conditions, the system can provide back-up of 4 to 8 hours,” said Tata Power, in its press release.

Tata Power Solar claims that in an area which has three to four hours of load shedding, can recover the  expense of the invertor, in less than 18 months. This is in comparison to running a diesel generator. The life expectancy of the instrument is around eight to ten years. Further, the product comes with a 30% subsidy from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.

“Tata Dynamo is a great way to switch to solar. It will help both urban and rural middle class manage power cuts better while reducing their power bills substantially,” said Ajay Goel, chief executive officer of Tata Power Solar.

The product also comes with five year warranty and can be wall-mounted to save space.