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MNRE launches city accelerator program and start-up challenge to boost rooftop solar

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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched the City Accelerator Program during the National Conference on Skill Development for Renewable Energy Workforce at Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan, New Delhi. The initiative, in partnership with Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation (SSEF), aims to speed up the adoption of rooftop solar (RTS) across Indian cities. The City Accelerator Program is part of PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY), the world’s largest domestic RTS scheme….

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Tata launches India’s most affordable rooftop solar in Odisha at Rs 2,499

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Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Power, has launched one of India’s most affordable solar rooftop offerings in Odisha under its ‘Ghar Ghar Solar’ campaign. The new offering enables residents to install rooftop solar systems with upfront payments starting at just Rs 2,499 for 1 kW. For 2 kW and 3 kW systems, the initial payments are Rs 4,999 and Rs 7,999 respectively. These systems are supported by consumer-friendly…

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MAHAPREIT invites bids for 500 MW rooftop solar projects at MSMEs

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Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology Limited (MAHAPREIT) has floated a tender to install 500 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar projects across Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in five states. An additional 250 MW capacity may be added under a greenshoe option. The projects will follow the Renewable Energy Service Company (RESCO) model, where developers will invest, install and operate the systems, and MSMEs will pay only for the electricity used. The rooftop…

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New bids invited for rooftop solar, mini hydro and hybrid projects

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On June 16, 2025, NHPC Limited re-invited bids for setting up rooftop solar power projects in Jammu and Kashmir. The bids are being called on behalf of its subsidiary, NHPC Renewable Energy Limited (NHPC REL). Developers will be selected to install a total of 23.34 MW rooftop solar capacity on government buildings under the RESCO (Renewable Energy Service Company) model. The project will be implemented through the Jammu & Kashmir Energy Development Agency (JAKEDA) under…

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Raminfo wins Rs 4,740 million LoA for 73 MW rooftop solar

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Raminfo Limited has secured a Letter of Award (LoA) worth Rs 4,740 million from Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited (RRECL) for rooftop solar projects. The award was issued on June 17, 2025. The project involves setting up a cumulative 73 MW rooftop solar capacity across state government and government undertaking buildings in Rajasthan. It will follow the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM). Raminfo’s scope covers design, supply, erection, and commissioning of the systems. The contract also…

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India’s solar boom brings big wins but leaves key gaps

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  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…

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NHPC REL re-invites bids for 24.22 MW rooftop solar projects

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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…

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MNRE invites proposals for rooftop solar innovations under PM Surya Ghar

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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…

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Roofsol commissions 29 MWp and secures Rs 2.1 bn for new solar projects

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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…

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Delhi raises rooftop solar subsidy to Rs 108,000 per household

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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…