Rooftop solar adoption in Mumbai is gaining rapid momentum, powered by the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, one of the world’s largest government-backed programmes encouraging households to generate their own electricity. At a time when the world is reeling under energy shocks and heatwaves triggered by the El Niño phenomenon, India’s commercial capital offers...
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India’s Solar Diplomacy Gains Momentum as Minister Joshi Calls for Equitable Energy Transition at ISA Plenary
Expressing concern over the uneven global transition to clean energy, India’s Minister for New and Renewable Energy announced a $25 million contribution to the African Solar Facility under the International Solar Alliance, aimed at supporting investments in mini grids and distributed renewables across Africa. India is emerging as the voice of the Global South, and...
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Over ₹109 Billion in Rooftop Solar Loans Sanctioned Under PM Surya Ghar Scheme
The scheme, which aims to empower residential consumers with free solar electricity, is backed by a streamlined credit delivery framework. The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana has crossed a major milestone in its push for clean and affordable energy access. As of September 2025, Public Sector Banks (PSBs) have sanctioned over 579,000 loan applications...