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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched a ₹2.3 crore Startup Innovation Challenge to accelerate the adoption of rooftop solar power across India and boost Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) Technologies.
In collaboration with StartUp India, DPIIT, and the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), the challenge invites Indian startups and innovators to submit solutions under four critical themes:
Aimed at solving real-world challenges in rooftop solar adoption, the competition offers a total prize pool of ₹2.3 crore. The top three winners will receive cash prizes of ₹1 crore, ₹50 lakh, and ₹30 lakh, respectively. Additionally, 10 consolation prizes of ₹5 lakh each will be awarded.
Beyond monetary rewards, the winning team will gain access to incubation support, pilot implementation opportunities, and mentorship from leading industry experts and investors, giving them a launchpad to scale and refine their innovations.
In 2024, solar energy accounted for 7% of India’s total electricity generation, doubling since 2021. The country also added 24 GW of new solar capacity in 2024, more than twice the previous year’s addition, making India the third-largest solar market globally after China and the US.
The National Institute of Solar Energy estimates India’s solar potential to be 748 GW, with a certain assumption, highlighting a vast untapped opportunity. With the government targeting 500 GW of total renewable energy capacity by 2030, rooftop solar plays a critical role in achieving that milestone.
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