As India’s logistics and warehousing sector expands at record pace, this edition turns its focus to one of the most underutilized energy assets in the country: warehouse rooftops. The newsletter covers:
India’s warehousing footprint is expanding rapidly, but most large-format roofs remain underutilized. In many cases, energy consumption is relatively low compared to the massive rooftop area available.
This creates a powerful opportunity: warehouses can generate far more energy than they consume and sell the surplus. Warehouses are no longer just for storage; they are power producers. With Virtual metering, the large roof space can easily be used to sell solar power to other customers, adding a fresh, consistent source of revenue. Read more details in the article
In this short video, Siddharth Sourabh, DGM – BD & Sales, Horizon Renewable Power, explains why rooftop solar makes practical sense for RWAs, not as a “green add-on,” but as smart financial infrastructure that pays for itself over time.
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
Global BESS fleet tops 250 GW, overtaking pumped hydro for the first time. Rystad Energy expects BESS additions to surpass 130 GW/350 GWh in 2026, with China, the US, the UK, Australia, and Germany remaining the leading markets.
China Export Rebate Cuts May Raise India’s Solar Costs. China’s recent decision to cancel value-added tax (VAT) rebates on exports of solar and related products from April 1, 2026, is likely to increase project costs for Indian BESS developers.
Cuba Sets Solar Power Record, Surpassing 900 MW of Photovoltaic Generation.
“The clean energy future is within reach” says UN General Secretary Antonio Guterres. During his visit to the AI Impact summit, he met with Indian leaders from across India’s renewable energy ecosystem, listening to different perspectives from industry, finance, policy & civil society.
UP farmer sells solar power in live P2P energy trading demo at India AI Summit
A farmer in Uttar Pradesh successfully sold surplus solar power to a Delhi shop owner via a blockchain-enabled platform, highlighting decentralized energy markets and digital infrastructure for prosumers.
‘Solar battery’ stores sunlight for days, then releases hydrogen on demand
For the first time, a material that can store the energy from sunlight and release it in the form of hydrogen has been successfully demoed. Developed by researchers from Ulm and Jena, it stores solar energy & converts it into hydrogen days later.
Australian startup scaling up printed solar technology
Kardinia Energy has secured AUD 2.15 million to scale up its flexible, low-cost printed solar technology. The funds will help increase production throughput and module efficiency. The technology was seen at a 2025 concert, partnering with rock band Coldplay, when it deployed mobile solar at a live concert venue.
That’s it for this month and year, folks! Remember, Solar isn’t just a purchase, it’s a long-term decision about cost, reliability, and governance.
If you are planning your solar journey, whether for your home or business, we would love to be part of the conversation. From C&I businesses and MSMEs to RWAs and homeowners, Horizon Renewable can help you find the solar solution that fits you to the T.
And if you’re already using solar, we would love to hear your experiences. Share your journey with us. It could inspire many more to make the switch!
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