The Dream That Touched the Screen — But Couldn't Shine
The Dream That Touched the Screen — But Couldn't Shine
You’ve always known Kunwer Sachdev as the man who turned ideas into revolutions. But behind every breakthrough, there are battles few ever see — stories not of success, but of setbacks that shaped the soul behind the innovation.
One such story is the journey of the Touch Screen Solar PCU — a product that could have redefined the industry.
Years ago, when touchscreen technology was still finding its way into everyday products, Kunwer would walk through exhibitions and spot touch panels on gadgets, kiosks, and other devices. But never on a PCU. And that’s when the spark ignited. Why not on ours? he thought. If anyone could make it happen, he believed it was him — and his team.
The idea was simple, yet powerful: imagine a solar PCU with a touchscreen interface — elegant, intuitive, interactive. It wasn’t just about looking modern; it was about making solar technology more human, more engaging. It was a bold leap into the future.
Vision is only one part of innovation. Execution is the real test.
His in-house team tried, and failed — not once, but twice. Undeterred, Kunwer turned outward, searching for someone who could share his passion. Eventually, he found a small firm — a five-person outfit working on touchscreen panels for basic industrial systems. What they had was raw skill. What they lacked was the understanding of how complex this vision truly was.
The panel needed to do more than respond to touch. It had to communicate, to log solar generation data, track energy usage, display power flow, and process solar battery stats in real-time. Every screen had to tell a story — of energy harnessed, stored, and shared.
And they almost pulled it off.
Kunwer poured two relentless years into this project — working closely with his R&D team, guiding the external developers, pushing the limits of what was possible with the tech available at the time. They finally reached a stage where the product could be showcased. It was functional, it looked impressive, and it even made waves in the industry.
But beneath the surface, there was a flaw.
The software that powered the panel wasn’t reliable. The Chinese hardware they used couldn’t withstand heated environments. It would fail in the very conditions it was meant to thrive in. The logs didn’t always sync. The data wasn’t always accurate. And no matter how hard they tried, the software issue persisted.
For a visionary like Kunwer, this wasn’t just a technical glitch — it was a heartbreak.
Because he knew what this product could’ve been. He had seen the writing on the wall — how touchscreens, like those on Apple devices, would soon define modern interfaces. He had seen the future. He had touched it. But he couldn’t hold it.
The project, after years of effort, had to be shelved. And with it went a piece of a dream that could have taken Indian solar tech to the global stage.
It’s easy to applaud the successes. But it’s the stories like these that reveal the heart of an innovator — someone who dares to lead, to try the impossible, and to fail with dignity.
Kunwer Sachdev may not have launched the perfect touchscreen PCU. But he did something few even attempted — he tried to change the way we interact with energy. And though this product didn’t make it, the courage behind it will always stand as a silent triumph.
Because in the world of true innovation, even the failures leave behind blueprints for the future.
Disclaimer
Mr. Kunwer Sachdev, the original founder and visionary behind Su-Kam, is no longer associated with Su-Kam Power Systems Ltd. He has not been involved in the management, operations, or decision-making of the company for several years. Any products, services, communications, or representations made under the Su-Kam name have no connection to Mr. Kunwer Sachdev. His current efforts are entirely focused on new innovations and ventures under different entities, including his latest initiative, Su-vastika, which is redefining the energy storage and power backup industry.