Today’s Solutions: August 12, 2026

India’s rooftop solar power sector has reached a major milestone in its very ambitious target. According to Bridge To India, a consultancy group, India’s rooftop solar power capacity has topped 1 GW. Rooftop solar power in the country now stands at 1,020 MW with 513 MW capacity added over the last 12 months. Interestingly, a majority of projects have been added by commercial and industrial consumers for captive consumption. These entities would likely have switched…

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