Solar

This Diwali, we want to ensure light makes its way to families in Mulshi’s tribal villages. All it will take is an Rs 800 donation, which will go towards equipping 500 homes with 35-watt LED solar lights, each with an integrated lithium battery and solar panel, offering an 18-hour battery backup.

Indore-based Varun Raheja designed foldable, portable, and scalable solar dryers to help small and marginal farmers derive better income from excess produce, which would otherwise be sold at throwaway prices.

Kerala’s Biju Narayanan innovated a smart solar mixie that comes with around 15 features apart from its basic function of blending.

Puducherry-based Dr Brahmanand and Hardie Mohanty built a fully solar-powered house, complete with energy-efficient appliances, to reduce their carbon footprint and live a sustainable lifestyle.

Dr Lal Singh, scientist and founder director of Himalayan Research Group in Shimla, innovated the Solar Hamam to help people across villages have access to warm water throughout the day.

With an aim to redefine urban mobility, Pune startup Vayve Mobility is all set to launch Eva, India’s first solar powered electric car. It is expected to cut fuel expenses by one-third.

Indian Oil has developed an indoor solar cooking device called Surya Nutan, which harnesses solar energy without having to be kept outside.

Architect Sanjay Deshpande from Hubli, Karnataka, has been harvesting solar energy at his home and office for the past two years. He explains what it is like to live life off the grid.

Delhi International Airport has taken another major step toward its goal of becoming a Net-zero carbon emission airport by 2030. The Airport is now completely run on solar energy and hydropower.

With a goal to expand the renewable energy capacity to 500 GW by 2030, India has come up with many wind and solar projects that dot its landscape. Take a look.