Solar powered villages and India's 10 million solar roofs program - One Step Off The Grid

Solar powered villages and India's 10 million solar roofs program - One Step Off The Grid

I was recently invited to join a delegation to India by the Smart Energy Council and Austrade to share how our technology can help them achieve Prime Minister Modi’s vision for 10,000,000 rooftop solar systems. Yes, ten million. In three years! Here are some of the incredible things I saw and learned about the growing solar powerhouse that is modern India. India is an astounding melting pot of sensory overload which blends thousands of years of …

Solar Stories from Rural India: How Villagers Are Powering Life with the Sun

From the hills of Manipur to the farms of Maharashtra and the orchards of Dahanu, solar energy is not just a utility—it’s becoming a lifeline. While metros chase sustainability in glossy high-rises, real impact is unfolding in India’s villages, where people are using the sun to reclaim control over their lives. Here are five real stories showing how solar lights up rural India, one home, one loom, and one field at a time. 1. Thangjam Basanta Mei…