India Ignites Green Revolution with ₹2.3 Crore Startup Challenge: Powering the Future of Rooftop Solar and Distributed Energy
India Ignites Green Revolution with ₹2.3 Crore Startup Challenge: Powering the Future of Rooftop Solar and Distributed Energy Today marks a significant stride in India's journey towards sustainable energy, as the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, launched a massive ₹2.3 crore "Innovative Projects Start-Up Challenge." This ambitious initiative, announced during the pivotal National Conference on Skill Development for the Renewable Energy Workforce, is designed to be a catalyst for groundbreaking innovations in rooftop solar (RTS) and distributed renewable energy (DRE) technologies across the nation. Why This Challenge Matters: A Nation's Green Ambition India has set audacious targets for its clean energy transition, aiming for 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 and a net-zero future by 2070. Achieving these goals requires not just large-scale projects but also a vibrant ecosystem of localized, efficient, and accessible energy s...