Job creation opportunities in Solar National Conference on Green Jobs K Subramanya CEO, Tata BP Solar June 25, 2010 1 Augmenting Jobs Turning parch lands to productive fields Tata BP s Solar Water Pumps has changed the landscape of villages in Anantpur District, AP through the efforts of Rural Development Trust Extending the income generating hours Tata BP s green collaboration with various Gramin Banks has seen >100,000 Solar Home Lights deployed in rural areas across India in last 2 yrs Promoting adventure tourism Tata BP s solar panels provide power for communication equipment during expedition to scale Mt. Everest. 2 1
Improving quality of life Inclusive living Contribution by women folk Solar lights have increased the income generation of rural families enabling them to afford and run a television, a music system, etc. Women now can work during daytimes and earn extra income by tailoring, etc. under solar lights due to `extended 3 day, thus earning economic freedom Aiding education Empowering through education Kids study under Solar lights after domestic chores Empowering through education Tata BP s solar lights assist adults to attend night schools and pursue learning 4 2
Bringing light to lives Earn & Win Tata BP s solar installations provide livelihood to technicians and enable them own one too! 5 Empowering the needy Delight replaces drudgery Time she spent to carry water for domestic purposes now gets utilized in farm work generating additional income for the family, thanks to solar water pumps! 6 3
Social and cultural dimension Panchayats under solar lights Resolving issues expeditiously and bringing in social harmony and peace! Science, education & culture Buddhist lamas learn heliotechnology in open air school 7 Reaching the nooks & corners.. Difficult terrain, still Creating jobs for men and animals too! 8 4
Grooming Green minds Solar is part of the curriculum for these learners and inculcates awareness and sensitivity towards burning issues like climate change and energy conservation A solar powered television brings in edutainment into classroom 9 For livelihood and leisure Continued earning hours Support tourism Vegetable vendor sells late into the night Comfortable Getaway 10 5
Double Delight Encouraging Entrepreneurship Two agents of a solar manufacturer on their way to deliver solar lanterns to offshore fisherman, who continue to fish at nights. Solar for man and Sun for fish, hay Woman dries hay and fish on a sunny day, while her solar panel charges the light 11 Solar employment 12 6
Solar employment Solar Cell Manufacturing facility 13 Solar employment Solar Cell Manufacturing facility 14 7
Solar employment Solar Module production facility 15 Solar employment Solar Water Heater & Collector Production Plant 16 8
Solar employment 17 Solar employment Mechanical, electrical and electronic technicians install and commission solar products and systems 18 9
Solar employment Skilled and unskilled workers at a Solar installation site Safety briefing before commencement of day s work 19 Solar employment Installation and maintenance of solar systems generate local employment 20 10
Unique initiatives to create job opportunities 21 Solar Student Light Scholarship Project Partners Bharatiya Vikas Trust, Tata BP Solar, Gramin Banks Support 200 poor students in providing/ enhancing access to solar lighting by providing this scholarship of Rs 1,000 each Area covered : U.P/ Gurgaon and Karnataka in the pilot project Main objective to make available reliable solar energy to un-electrified houses of SSLC students, to enable them to study better for their crucial examination besides reaching the solar energy to rural house-holds. Impact of the innovation: Non-availability of grid power and best alternative power resource to build a strong base of education / carrier of poor students class and there by enhancing the quality of life of the family. No Health hazards, clean & tension free lighting It addresses the constraints of rural poor individuals in obtaining institutional finance due to their inability to arrange for margin money (15%) required for obtaining loans. It addresses the problem of dropouts, child labour and migration to urban areas The project also demonstrate a new marketing strategy, approach and medium/ facilitators and a huge customer segment for solar sector, untapped and unexplored. 22 11
Striking the right cords A unique and not-for-profit initiative of Tata BP Solar Arunodaya was created with a vision to aid the widespread deployment of solar energy all over the country. Goal is to create awareness about Energy and Environment Scenario Relevance of Renewable Energy Sources Different forms of Renewable Energy Sources Solar Thermal and Solar Electricity Generation Applications of Solar Energy and Benefits Economics Energy Conservation The program is designed based on several interactions with professionals, users, designers, government, etc. Target audience - Energy and Facility Managers, Financing Institutions, Energy Study Centers in Engineering and Science Colleges, Polytechnics and Schools, Builders and Architects, NGOs, Administrators, Environmentalists among others. >275 programs covering 20,000 people conducted since 2006 who in turn can reach and influence 1,80,000 people 23 Tie up for Training Partners : NTTF & Tata BP Solar Hands-on training for dealer technicians on solar product installation and servicing 55 programs held in Bangalore. Plans exist to replicate in other states with NTTF presence. The most recent program was conducted for a group of women from Afghanistan. 24 12
The numbers Direct Direct Employment Employees, Trainees, Dealers, Service Centres, Installation & Service Contractors, Expansion Project Contractors > 3000 people Indirect Jobs Critical Suppliers (wafers, cell, aluminum, glass, chemicals, etc.), Transporters, Freight Forwarders, Media Relations, Auditors, Legal Consultants, Bankers, Warehouse, Inspection Agencies Indirect > 100 organizations 25 For example, A typical 1MW Solar Power Plant entails manpower requirement as follows: Executives : 10 Contract labor : 80 Total manhours : 15,000 26 13
.for a smile, it is all worth! 27 Thanks! 28 14