Who we are

Energy Alternatives India (EAI) was formed to provide information and business intelligence to the fast growing renewable energy industry in India. Started by a team of professionals from IITs and IIMs having prior experience in the alternative energy industry, we are at the forefront of industry research and management consultancy in India with a focus on the renewable energy sector.

The vision of EAI is to promote widespread and increased adoption of renewable energy sources in India. The EAI team is based out of Chennai, India.

What we do

Our multi-disciplinary team has an excellent track record of providing groundbreaking industry insights and intelligence to help your business profit from the renewable energy revolution. We have developed a comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge base to advise our clients and keep them informed.

EAI provides consultancy and research services for all the major renewable energy sectors with a major focus on solar (PV and thermal), wind, biofuels (ethanol, biodiesel) and biomass, waste to energy and emerging cleantech.

We work for industrial and commercial companies, public and private utilities, investors, developers, banks, financial institutions, private equity companies, venture capitalists and private entrepreneurs.

Our services include (but are not restricted to) the following:

• Business intelligence – market potential analysis, inputs on government policies, regulations and incentives, competitor analysis, evaluation of new and emerging technologies.
• Diversification strategies – research in niche market segments, opportunity auditing, evaluation of specific market segments and their suitability for diversification
• Market entry strategies – setting up marketing and sales channels, positioning strategy, identification of market segments that are “low-hanging” fruits, pricing strategy
• Feasibility analysis – technical and economic feasibility analysis, evaluation for Go-No Go decisions

Renewable energy and cleantech domains in which we provide support:

• Solar (PV and CSP)
• Wind
• Biofuels and biomass (ethanol, biodiesel, biomass to power using gasification and combustion)
• Waste to energy (Energy from MSW, industrial waste, sewage, crop waste)
• Emerging cleantech (Water, energy efficiency, sustainable materials, sustainable farming and agriculture…)

Among the above, EAI has a special focus on the solar PV sector, and our team has done extensive industry research all across the entire solar PV value chain:

• Polysilicon
• Ingots and wafers
• Cells
• Modules
• Balance of systems
• Power plants
• Solar PV products and applications

To know more about what we can do for you, check out our corporate presentation  here . Some of the prominent clients and customers for our consulting and research services are listed here.

Why us?

Our acquaintance with the Indian renewable energy industry, along with our deep understanding of the industry dynamics and emerging trends in renewable energy sources worldwide, make EAI the most effective partner for those keen on getting an exceptional understanding of the Indian renewable energy industry, along its entire business value chain.

The following are the reasons why EAI is the most effective consulting and research partner for your company:

• Focus on renewable energy – We do ONLY renewable energy & Cleantech, nothing else.
• Expertise in translating concepts to commercialization
• A strong, multifunctional team – professionals from IIT and IIM, biotech, energy engineers, economists and finance professionals.
• Strong network – business and technical contacts along the entire value chain for all primary renewable energy sources

Our ability to provide such advice owes much to our sound business acumen and deep insights into the technology available in different sectors as well as our detailed knowledge of issues that affect businesses. Our professionals work individually or in small teams, providing a flexible service tailored to fit clients needs. This enables us to respond quickly to new initiatives and opportunities.

About the EAI.in website

The EAI web site at www.eai.in is the leading online information support provider for the Indian renewable energy. Through its blog and forum, EAI.in provides a platform for all the industry participants to be informed, to interact and involve themselves.