Govt launches Rs 2.3-Cr startup programme to fast-track rooftop solar installation

The government has launched a new Rs 23 crore startup program aimed at fast-tracking the installation of rooftop solar panels across the country. This initiative is designed to support and fund innovative startups that are working on solutions to make rooftop solar more accessible, affordable, and efficient. The program will provide financial grants, mentorship, and technical support to selected startups. The focus is on nurturing companies that are developing new technologies for solar installation, smart grid integration, and energy storage. By promoting entrepreneurship in the renewable energy sector, the government aims to accelerate the adoption of rooftop solar, which is a key component of its strategy to increase the share of clean energy in the country's energy mix and to achieve its climate change goals.