In Madhya Pradesh, Anand Jain’s 16-acre farm utilises agrivoltaics to produce crops and solar power without sacrificing arable land. This innovative dual-use technology provides a sustainable farming model and supplies about 25,000 units of electricity to the grid daily.
In Manipur, Seth Moirangthem’s SNL Energy Solutions is transforming lives with solar power. Over 1,000 households in 100 villages are achieving economic independence by overcoming unreliable power.
Aayan Chopra, a 17-year-old student from Gurugram, is trying to help rural India move away from diesel. Through his initiative Project Surya Chakra, he’s replacing noisy, polluting chakki motors with clean solar power, saving workers money, reducing emissions, and restoring peace in their homes.
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.
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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.
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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.