India’s journey into solar energy began with ambition and urgency. Back in 2010, the National Solar Mission (NSM) was launched to reduce the country’s dependence on imported fossil fuels and build domestic energy security. With targets initially set at 20 GW of solar capacity by 2022, the scale grew rapidly. When the BJP government took charge in 2014, it raised the bar, aiming for 100 GW. According to a 2025 policy brief from the…
NHPC Limited, on behalf of its wholly owned subsidiary NHPC Renewable Energy Limited (NHPC REL), has re-invited Request for Selection (RfS) bids to appoint rooftop developers (RTDs) for setting up 24.22 MW of rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) power capacity across 245 government buildings in India. The projects will be implemented under the Renewable Energy Service Company (RESCO) model as part of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG-MBY). The bids were re-issued on May…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has invited proposals under the “Innovative Projects” component of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The call aims to support new technologies and business models that advance rooftop solar (RTS) adoption across India. The deadline for proposal submission is 29 July 2025. The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) will act as the implementation agency. It will oversee project progress, fund use, and adherence to set…
Roofsol Energy Private Limited has commissioned over 29 MWp of solar power capacity across India. The projects include 14 engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) works spread across 12 states and five industrial sectors. In parallel, Roofsol has secured funding of Rs 2.1 billion (USD 25 million) from Aseem Infrastructure Finance Limited. The funds will support the development of 92.66 MWp group captive and rooftop solar power projects across the country. The company aims to expand…
The Delhi government has approved an additional subsidy of Rs 30,000 for installing 3 kW rooftop solar systems. This is over and above the Rs 78,000 subsidy provided by the central government under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY), bringing the total subsidy support to Rs 108,000. Households installing such systems can expect average monthly savings of around Rs 4,200. As of March 26, 2025, about 3,476 households in Delhi have availed the…
Husk Power Systems has launched BEEM, a new rooftop solar platform tailored to meet the specific needs of residential users in India. The platform is designed for flat rooftops, common in Indian homes, and includes two product lines, Aura and Eternia. BEEM offers a fully online experience powered by AI-enabled digital tools. Homeowners can size their systems, select products, and book installations remotely. The platform also provides real-time generation data and long-term quality assurance across…
Aerem Solutions Private Limited and OMC Power Limited have signed an agreement to finance rooftop solar power projects worth Rs 2,000 million in Uttar Pradesh. The partnership will support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in setting up rooftop solar systems. Aerem, through its non-banking financial company (NBFC), will provide loans to OMC Power’s customers to fund these installations. This initiative targets a major challenge for MSMEs—access to affordable financing for clean energy solutions. By…
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has issued amended guidelines that remove application and registration charges for domestic rooftop solar systems up to 10 kW. These changes apply under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The Net Metering for Renewable Energy (First Amendment) Guidelines, 2025 were notified under Guideline 3(1) and 3(7) of the original framework. They exempt eligible applicants from both the feasibility analysis fee and registration charges. This amendment aims to ease the…
Kirloskar Solar Technologies Private Limited has received a Letter of Award (LoA) worth Rs 483.85 million from NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN), a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, for setting up rooftop solar power projects across three Indian states. The cumulative capacity of 11.77 MW will be deployed at various sites under the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and departments of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. The tender was…
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has awarded contracts for rooftop solar installations across its buildings in the Eastern and Western Regions under the PM Surya Ghar (PMSGY) Scheme. In the Eastern Region, PGCIL awarded a contract worth Rs 50.82 million to Gourav EnerGen India Pvt Ltd, the lowest (L1) bidder among five participants. Other qualified bidders included Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited and Suncraft Energy Pvt Ltd. In the Western Region, a consortium…