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Central schemes: PM-KUSUM and PM Surya Ghar drive decentralised solar adoption
By March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

Two central government programmes are expanding solar deployment beyond utility-scale projects by promoting generation at the farm and household level. The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) and PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana focus on decentralised solar installations that allow farmers and residential consumers to generate electricity directly at the point of use. The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) integrates solar power into agricultural energy consumption. The…

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MIGA issues $197.67 million guarantee for SBI rooftop solar refinancing
By February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), part of the World Bank Group (WBG), has issued a $197.67 million guarantee to support refinancing of a $500 million World Bank loan extended to State Bank of India (SBI) for grid-connected rooftop solar projects. The five-year guarantee aims to accelerate the deployment of solar systems for commercial and industrial consumers across India. The guarantee has been provided to Citibank in relation to its non-shareholder loan to SBI, enabling…

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Solis leads India rooftop solar inverter market for fifth year
By February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

Solis has ranked first by market share in India’s rooftop solar inverter segment for the fifth consecutive year, according to an industry report. The CRISIL–Bridge to India Rooftop Map shows that Solis accounted for 25% of total inverter deployments in India’s rooftop solar market. The sector added 7,117 MW of capacity in the year ended June 2025. The report attributes Solis’s position to its wide product range, established after sales service network, and close engagement…

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Kosol Energie to deploy 150,000 rooftop solar systems in Andhra Pradesh
By January 29, 2026January 29, 2026

Kosol Energie has signed an agreement with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to implement India’s largest distributed residential rooftop solar programme, covering around 150,000 households. The project will be executed under the Pradhan Mantri Suryaghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PM Suryaghar Yojana) and supported by a 360 MW microinverter supply arrangement with Hoymiles Power Electronics Inc. The agreement includes what Kosol Energie described as the largest single microinverter order in the Indian solar market to date….

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NREDCAP awards 64.5 MWp rooftop solar project to Sadbhav Futuretech
By January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

The New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Limited (NREDCAP) has selected M/s Sadbhav Futuretech Limited to implement a 64.50 MWp grid connected rooftop solar project across the state. The project covers more than 32,000 Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe households and is being implemented under the central government’s PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. The scheme is executed in utility led capital expenditure mode through Andhra Pradesh distribution companies. This capacity forms…

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EIE Renewables wins WBSEDCL 10 MW rooftop solar auction
By January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

EIE Renewables Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Enviro Infra, has emerged as the successful bidder in a rooftop solar auction conducted by the West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company (WBSEDCL). The project involves the installation of 10 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar systems across multiple districts in West Bengal. The rooftop systems will be deployed across eight districts. Medinipur, Bankura, Kolkata South, and Kolkata North will each host 1.5 MW of capacity. Bardhaman,…

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Tata Power Renewable installs 1 GWp rooftop solar in nine months of FY 2026
By January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a subsidiary of The Tata Power Company Limited, said it has installed 1 GWp of new rooftop solar capacity in the first nine months of FY 2026. The company said this reinforces its position in India’s rooftop solar market. During the nine-month period, rooftop additions of 1 GWp reflected year-on-year growth of 127% compared to 444.78 megawatt peak (MWp) in the same period of FY 2025. Customer adoption rose…

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SECI awards 6.25 MW rooftop solar projects under RESCO auction
By December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced the results of its 6.25 MW grid connected rooftop solar projects auction conducted under the renewable energy service company mode. The projects will be implemented at government institutions across six Indian states. Enfros Solutions emerged as one of the successful bidders. The company will set up rooftop solar systems at the Central University of Punjab, Bathinda with a capacity of 1,000 kW, Sant Longowal Institute of…

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Tata Power and UCO Bank partner to expand rooftop solar financing
By December 8, 2025December 8, 2025

Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited has signed an MoU with UCO Bank to support the wider adoption of rooftop solar systems in India. The partnership focuses on easier and lower-cost financing aligned with the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. Under the agreement, UCO Bank will extend loans to salaried and self-employed consumers through the UCO Suryodaya Scheme. Customers can borrow up to Rs 0.2 million at a 6 per cent reducing interest rate for…

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ADB approves USD 650 million loan for India’s rooftop solar program
By December 4, 2025December 4, 2025

ADB has approved a USD 650 million policy-based loan to support India’s plan to expand rooftop solar and deliver clean, affordable electricity to 10 million households by 2027. The funding is part of Subprogram 1 of the Accelerating Affordable and Inclusive Rooftop Solar Systems Development Program, which is linked to the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. ADB Country Director for India Mio Oka said the initiative addresses financing and regulatory hurdles that have…

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