Welcome to the July Edition of The Solar Dispatch!
As more homeowners embrace clean energy, attention is shifting from simply generating electricity to using it more intelligently. Battery storage is emerging as an important piece of that puzzle, but is it worth the investment? In this edition, we cover:
This month, we showcase one of our recent projects, a 25 kW rooftop solar installation on a heritage residence in Jodhpur. The project proved that modern renewable energy can coexist beautifully with traditional architecture. The project will save ₹3.55 Lakhs in electricity bills and avoid 22 tonnes of CO2 every single year! Watch the video!
Battery storage is one of the fastest-growing trends in residential solar, but it’s not a decision that should be driven by hype. In this edition, we cut through the marketing noise to help homeowners understand where batteries deliver real value—and where solar alone may still be the smarter choice.
Solar cell capacity expands to 31.76 GW, while solar module capacity under ALMM crosses 200 GW.
Delhi simplifies rooftop solar installation, waiving assessments for systems up to 10kW
World Bank approves $890 million financing for India’s PM Surya Ghar rooftop solar scheme.
Bihar waives application and meter testing charges for residential rooftop solar.
Gujarat mandates 51% renewable power for data centers under new policy ‘Viksit Gujarat Data Center Policy 2026-29’
MNRE earmarks ₹200 crores for a perovskite PV manufacturing pilot line. The funding is a clear policy signal of India’s intent to move perovskite photovoltaics from the lab towards manufacturing readiness. MNRE says it will support pilot projects, test laboratories, incubation centres and centres of excellence, establishing multiple renewable energy incubation centres and strengthening testing infrastructure over the five-year period.
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
Solar and storage account for 91% of new U.S. grid capacity in Q1.
China’s solar capacity tops 1.27 TW but capacity additions drop 66% in 1H 2026
Wood Mackenzie forecasts that an EU funding ban on projects using solar inverters from China and other countries deemed high risk will affect 14% of EU solar demand through 2030, as well as 12% of energy storage deployments.
China Sets New Minimum Efficiency Thresholds for Solar Modules, Inverters. The standards will take effect from January 1, 2027, and are set to force out lower-efficiency, legacy production lines and promote high-performance technology.
France, Italy and Spain set all-time records for solar energy production last week. France reached its all-time high on July 6, recording 199 GWh. Spain broke its record two days later with 277 GWh, while Italy registered a new record on July 10, with 167 GWh. Germany recorded its second-highest figure in history, generating 494 GWh on July 10. Portugal also broke its record for solar generated in July when it reached 34 GWh on July 7.
Google agrees to purchase 100% of power from the largest solar-plus-storage project in the U.S. Developed with Cypress Creek Energy, the virtual PPA will add 2.5 GW of solar capacity and 2.9 GW/GWh of battery storage.
CSIR-CSMCRI, Rite Water launch JAL-YAAN, India’s first solar-powered mobile water purification van
Jal Yaan is a full water-treatment facility on a single, rapidly deployable vehicle. It can be used anywhere in the country – during natural disasters, humanitarian emergencies, etc. — to convert water from virtually any source into safe, potable water.
Austrian scientists testing foldable PV system with dual-axis tracking
At night, and particularly during severe weather events, the modules automatically fold together and lie flat on the ground. Connected to a local weather station and regional forecasting models, the system is designed to protect the modules from wind loads, snow accumulation, dust, and hail damage.
Dutch student team develops the world’s first solar-powered ambulance
Developed by a student team at the Eindhoven University of Technology, it can deliver healthcare services to remote communities. The vehicle combines a 50 kWh battery with 542 solar cells, offering a claimed range of up to 715 km on paved roads while powering onboard medical equipment.
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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