solar energy

From soldering and wiring to battery setup, fault-finding, and installation, over 300 women in remote rural areas have become skilled solar engineers and entrepreneurs. Led by Harsh Tiwari, EMPBindi International empowers women with technical expertise, paving the way for sustainable energy solutions and economic independence.

Indian startups are transforming energy access with affordable solar tech solutions like trees, tiles, and off-grid setups. Startup founders propose 10 policy reforms for shared, sustainable, and community-driven solar initiatives.

Tanveer Inamdar's Mission Urja has transformed tribal villages in Maharashtra, bringing electricity through innovative portable solar and hydroelectric solutions. Since 2018, about 945 families have benefited, breaking free from economic bondage.

From subsidies that encourage the adoption of green power to microgrids that reduce dependency on traditional power sources these startups are ensuring nothing hinders solar adoption in India's villages.

Inspired by village roots, couple Sucheta and Anirudha Ambekar built their dream home, ‘Anant Farms’, which exemplifies eco-friendly living with local materials, solar panels, and organic farming.

Shani Pandya’s solar trees revolutionise urban energy by minimising land use from 2,200 to 2 square feet, powering six homes daily.His startup gained national praise and recognition from PM Modi.

In the remote hills of Manipur, Seth Moirangthem’s SNL Energy Solutions is revolutionising lives with solar power. Women now work beyond dusk, and children benefit from improved educational opportunities. By overcoming unreliable electricity, more than 1,000 households across 100 villages are paving their own path to economic independence.

Imagine a museum powered entirely by solar energy – that’s what you’ll experience at Kolkata’s Solar Dome Museum, where 2,086 solar panels light up both the dome and the streets!

SundayGrids, a Bengaluru-based startup backed by Zerodha, is leveraging the power of community solar to help save on your electricity bill.

Class 12 student Suhani Chauhan has developed a solar-powered agro vehicle designed to help small farmers reduce operational costs and cut carbon emissions. Her innovation provides an eco-friendly, efficient alternative to traditional farming equipment, offering a sustainable solution that could significantly benefit the farming community and promote environmental conservation.