Welcome to the March Edition of The Solar Dispatch!
Solar adoption is accelerating, but for most businesses, the real challenge isn’t whether to go solar. It’s understanding how. Between evolving regulations, multiple business models, and state-level policy differences, the solar landscape can often feel complex and fragmented. This month, we focus on simplifying that complexity.
The newsletter covers:
– Solar power regulatory landscape
– The latest news from the solar power industry across India
– Key global renewable energy highlights
As part of our ongoing efforts to bridge the gap between policy and practice, we recently conducted a rooftop solar awareness workshop in Jodhpur in collaboration with the Jodhpur Industries Association.
The session brought together local business owners, office bearers of the Jodhpur Industries Association, and officials from the Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited to discuss the fundamentals of solar adoption, address common concerns, and decode the regulatory landscape.
We realised that business owners are well aware and interested in solar. However, questions around models, regulations, and long-term viability are holding them back.
Mr. VK Chhagani (Director, Technical) & Mr. PS Choudhary (Zonal Chief Engineer) from Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (JdVVN) explain new net metering schemes.
Decoding Solar Business Models in India: A Guide for Industrial Leaders
For industrial and commercial consumers, solar is no longer just a cost-saving initiative. It is increasingly shaped by regulatory frameworks that influence returns, risks, and long-term value. In this edition, we break down India’s solar landscape, simplifying key policies and business models to help you make more informed decisions. Read here
March saw a flurry of regulatory changes, especially in tariffs, by various states.
India Targets 60% Non-Fossil Power Capacity, 47% Emission Cuts by 2035. India aims to cut its emissions intensity by 47% from 2005 levels by 2035, reach 60% of its total installed power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2035, and establish a carbon sink of 3.5 to 4 billion tons of CO₂ equivalent through forest cover by 2035, according to the new Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for 2031-2035.
India’s Energy Storage Up 26% in 2025, 547 MWh Added, according to the newly released 2H & Annual 2025 India’s Energy Storage Landscape Report by Mercom India Research.
India Eyes 137,500 ckm Grid Expansion to Support 900 GW Renewables by FY 2036. This expansion, estimated to cost nearly ₹7,93,300 crore, will connect renewable-energy-rich regions to demand centers across India.
Ghaziabad mandates rooftop solar and rainwater harvesting in residential building plans
Solar panel price hike expected: Metal volatility and supply chain issues drive costs up. This is due to rising silver costs and reduced export incentives from China. These factors will impact users with a potential 15% price hike. However, this is seen as a temporary situation.
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
US Solar Industry Sees 14% YoY Decline in 2025 with 43.2 GW Installed
UK Government Will Require Solar Power, Heat Pumps in All New British Homes. A planning document calls for housing developers to install solar panels and heat pumps in all new homes in England starting in 2028. Plug-in solar panels that homeowners can self-install on balconies would be widely available in the coming months.
Researchers develop dirt-repelling solar panel coating that doesn’t affect light absorption
A transparent, water, dust, and dirt-repellent coating developed by researchers in Scotland, China, and India could make solar panels self-cleaning and improve their power output.
Japanese group launches floating data centre demo in Yokohama
The project involved the installation of a containerised data centre, solar power generation equipment and battery storage equipment. According to NTT, this is the first time in the world a data centre is installed on an offshore floating structure and uses only renewable energy.
Robots install 100 MW of solar panels on 1-GW AES project
Maximo, a solar robotics company, has successfully installed 100 MW of solar panels at the AES Bellefield project in California. It could install one module/minute, with crews installing as many as 24 modules/hour/person, nearly double the output of traditional installation methods.
Panasonic claims world’s first trial of cybersecurity monitoring for grid-scale BESS
A Japanese joint-pilot will test grid-scale BESS with a range of local and remote attack vectors, with cybersecurity monitoring to watch for indications of anomalies.
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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