India’s rapid urbanisation and energy demand have historically relied on fossil fuels, contributing significantly to carbon emissions. But with climate urgency rising, solar power has emerged as a key solution to reduce our carbon footprint. From rooftop panels to floating solar farms, India is harnessing the sun to power homes, businesses, and entire cities—while cutting CO₂ emissions.
Introduction: Clean Energy for a Cleaner Planet India’s rapid urbanisation and energy demand have historically relied on fossil fuels, contributing significantly to carbon emissions. But with climate urgency rising, solar power has emerged as a key solution to reduce our carbon footprint. From rooftop panels to floating solar farms, India is harnessing the sun to power homes, businesses, and entire cities—while cutting CO₂ emissions.
Unlike coal or gas, solar panels generate electricity without burning fuel. Every kilowatt-hour (kWh) of solar energy avoids approximately 0.7 kg of COâ‚‚ emissions.
Solar systems for houses reduce transmission losses and grid dependency, making energy cleaner and more efficient.
Indian solar panel manufacturers are adopting greener production methods, including recycling silicon wafers and using low-emission materials.
Installed solar capacity: 62+ GW as of mid-2024, with 100 GW more in the pipeline
The electricity sector contributes ~40% of India’s total carbon emissions—solar is helping decarbonise this sector rapidly.
Homeowners can make a big impact by adopting:
These systems not only reduce bills but also contribute to India’s net-zero goals by 2070.
Top Indian brands like Waaree, Adani Solar, and Tata Power Solar are leading the charge with: