Asia's solar consulting sector is expanding rapidly. The global effort to adopt renewables is further propelling the expansion. According to IRENA figures, Nepal's solar energy installed capacity has expanded tenfold between 2012 and 2021, whereas India's solar energy installed capacity has increased roughly 50-fold. This expanding tendency will continue as countries set aggressive renewable energy objectives and the cost of solar photovoltaic systems falls. It creates opportunities in the solar energy consultancy business to help solar energy projects come to fruition. However, the issue that clients encounter when partnering with renewable solutions providers is a lack of access to technical expertise paired with great professional soft skills.Quasar Energy Consultants has robustly positioned itself to fill in this void with a proven track record of being a competent technical partner for solar energy systems. The company has provided services across all solar photovoltaic applications such as utility-scale solar plants, solar mini-grids, grid-connected solar, off-grid solar and solar water pumping systems.
Today, Quasar provides technical competence in solar photovoltaics, as well as research and capacity development. This service sequence also explains how Quasar has evolved over the last three years. The company's primary competencies are technical experience and research skills, allowing them to provide a variety of renewable energy consulting services in the market.“We prioritize the growth of technical knowledge across our team, which will evolve to provide Quasar with a competitive advantage and become our core strength. This hard-earned knowledge and experience are supplemented by the soft skills required to provide and fulfill our customers' expectations professionally”, says Kushal Gautam, Founder & Managing Director at Quasar. “We provide support in solar photovoltaics across the whole project implementation cycle, from survey and design through project commissioning and monitoring. Furthermore, some of our notable research endeavors include battery value chain mapping, clean energy transition, and assisting in the development of a national 100 percent renewable energy pathway”, adds Kushal.
A Competent Team
Quasar was established by a group of individuals
who wanted to start and run a business with a purpose.The company is backed by a group of seasoned professionals with extensive expertise in executing solar photovoltaic systems in both urban and rural settings. Such experience, based on field-level knowledge and supported by genuine credentials is required to give value to its clients. Furthermore, Quasar draws on specialized skills from a pool of expert consultants to supplement its core workforce and manage a diverse variety of projects. Overall, an enthusiastic team with lean and efficient operations that works with experts in the market creates an environment where many skill sets come together to help Quasar grow.
Noteworthy Journey
Quasar has evolved over the previous three years, beginning with technical knowledge in solar photovoltaics and then spreading out into other areas such as research, training, and renewable energy education. The firm has worked with clients from the government, private corporations, research institutes, and development groups.Quasar's project settings range from the southern flat plains, where solar water pumping systems are widely pushed, to remote communities in the high highlands, where solar mini-grids have enabled access to energy. Quasar, based in Lalitpur, Nepal, has worked on international projects such as those in Germany, Australia, and Bhutan. Quasar will continue to look for opportunities in regional markets in the future.
Robust Roadmap Ahead
Renewable energy will continue to remain a hot topic in the future. Especially in Nepal and India, solar photovoltaics, due to their high potential, will see rapid growth. Future energy models have shown that solar photovoltaics has the potential to become the next prominent renewable energy source after hydropower in Nepal. Similarly, in India, solar energy has the highest potential among renewables with a 750 GW estimated potential capacity.
We Provide Support In Solar Photovoltaics Across The Whole Project Implementation Cycle, From Survey & Design Through Project Commissioning & Monitoring
Quasar’s roadmap is aligned to establish a strong foothold in the solar photovoltaics market and also expand beyond to other sectors all under the umbrella of climate actions and SDG seven Affordable and Clean Energy.
However, with all the promises that renewable energy holds, there must be adequate skilled human resources to keep the solar energy – and renewable energy sector in general – growing. Therefore, Quasar will continue to invest in capacity development activities of engineers and technicians that will contribute to attracting human resources in the sector with better employment opportunities. This will in turn drive the growth of renewable energy from the ground up. As Quasar expands its presence in the solar energy industry, it looks forward to broadening its horizons while continuing to provide technical assistance in solar energy projects to stay up to date with quickly changing technology.
Kushal Gautam, Founder & Managing Director, Quasar Energy Consultants
Kushal has experience in market research, financial modeling, product development and turn-key project management of solar PV systems. He has worked with several reputed Private Corporations, International/Non-Government Organizations and bilateral organizations. He has a degree in M.Sc - New and Renewable Energy from Durham University, UK.
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