SunBorne Energy

At SunBorne Energy we believe solar energy is the only long term solution to the world’s energy crisis and global warming situation. SunBorne Energy is working to make low-cost, utility-scale solar energy a reality in India – a country that has the ideal environment to capture sunlight and generate enough solar energy to meet all its needs. To maximise India’s potential, and make utility scale solar energy possible in the near future, SunBorne Energy has brought into its fold internationally acclaimed experts in solar power generation and a host of other technologists and scientists who specialise in this area.SunBorne Energy is backed by four large investors, who bring expertise that ranges from land acquisition for our solar farms, to access to next generation technologies, as well as helping us scale up rapidly with their working capital support. Our investors are as follows: General Catalyst Partners – a prominent US based private equity fund with assets in excess of US$1.7 billion, and business leaders with experience building businesses in India. Khosla Ventures – the marquee investor in clean-tech in areas such as solar, battery, high efficiency engines, lighting, greener materials like cement, glass and bio-refineries for energy and bio-plastics, has over US$ 1 billion in fund size. Wadhawan Holdings – founded in 2002 by visionary Managing Director of the group, Mr. Kapil Wadhawan, Wadhawan Holdings incubates new businesses in areas such as real estate, retail, and power. Strategic Investor – one of the largest module manufacturers, looking to move from a product company to a system integrator and capitalize India market.