Welcome to Horizon’s ‘Solar Dispatch‘! This month, we are shining the spotlight on one of India’s biggest builders, literally! Cement drives infrastructure, but its carbon footprint is massive. In this edition, we see how solar power can help.
Cement quite literally builds modern India, but it comes with a steep carbon cost. India, the world’s second-largest cement producer (391 MT annually), generates ~226 MT of CO₂ emissions from this sector alone.
To grow sustainably, the industry must pivot and the solution is right above us! Solar power is already helping India’s cement leaders lower emissions, lock in savings, and strengthen competitiveness. Read more
This month, we are shining the spotlight on one of India’s biggest builders, literally! Cement drives infrastructure, but its carbon footprint is massive. In this edition, we see how solar power can help.
Cement quite literally builds modern India, but it comes with a steep carbon cost. India, the world’s second-largest cement producer (391 MT annually), generates ~226 MT of CO₂ emissions from this sector alone.
To grow sustainably, the industry must pivot and the solution is right above us! Solar power is already helping India’s cement leaders lower emissions, lock in savings, and strengthen competitiveness. Read more
The cement industry sees solar as key to its future, and leading players are already tapping the Sun in a big way. Here are some examples
While this month’s spotlight is on India’s cement leaders harnessing solar, the story doesn’t stop there. Across the country and around the world, solar energy is transforming industries, communities, and technology, and these updates show just how fast the shift is happening.
IIT Startup builds India’s most efficient solar cell
ART-PV India, an IIT Bombay startup, has developed a solar cell with a record-breaking 29.8% conversion efficiency, utilizing a tandem design with perovskite and silicon layers. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi hailed it as a “game-changer”, urging industry players to support its commercialisation. ₹200 crore in funding is being allocated to scale this breakthrough. Read more
Govt launches ₹2.3 cr startup scheme to boost rooftop solar installations
Announced in collaboration with NISE and Startup India, the MNRE initiative aims to promote rooftop solar solutions that prioritize affordability, resilience, inclusivity, and sustainability, inviting entries from sectors such as AI, IoT, fintech, and green technology. Read more
Breakthrough in Recycling Solar Panels for a Greener Future
Researchers at Linköping University, Sweden, have developed a nonhazardous strategy for recycling solar panels that enables nearly all components to be recovered and reused without efficiency loss. Read more
That’s it for this month, folks! However, if you are looking to begin your solar journey, we are here to help you cut costs, go green, and plan with confidence. From C&I businesses and MSMEs to RWA and homeowners, Horizon Renewable can help you find the solar solution that fits you to the T.
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