Residential PV

The solar industry broadly supports a more secure, standardized framework for remote monitoring systems (RMS) used in grid-connected rooftop solar installations but voices concerns over implementation hurdles, additional costs, and technical feasibility—especially for smaller players and regions with limited connectivity.

Several factors affect the productive lifespan of a residential solar panel. In the first part of a series, we look at the solar panels themselves.

The true breakthrough is when smart grids connect with solar power together. That connection opens up a lot of possibilities. Smart grids will tell us what a solar energy system can produce by predicting the weather and adjusting the transfer of electricity in real time.

MaxVolt Industries Energy has launched wall-mountable, high-efficiency inverters with inbuilt lithium battery for residential and commercial solar applications.

Indian researchers have developed a Sudoku-based technique to reduce power losses in PV systems operating under partial shading. They claim the method increases energy efficiency and revenue generation more than conventional reconfiguration techniques.

Tata Power’s net profit from renewables business soared 95% YoY to INR 531 crore. Segment-wise, INR 226 crore came from renewable energy generation, INR 198 crore from solar EPC, INR 100 crore from solar manufacturing, and INR 7 crore from other income.

ADM Solar is also set to launch its exclusive solar outlets under the brand name Orient Solar, aimed at driving mass adoption of solar power solutions in major Indian cities.

India could achieve clean power system at a cost (including generation, balancing, and grid infrastructure) of around $50/MWh by 2050—significantly below current fossil fuel-driven wholesale prices—by shifting to a fully wind and solar-based electricity system requiring primarily day-night balancing.

India’s solar journey is not just about energy generation, it’s about transforming how cities are built and lived in. A multidisciplinary approach involving policy, technology, and civic engagement will be crucial to accelerate this transition. With the right push, India can lead the global shift toward climate-resilient, smart, and sustainable urban ecosystems.

The Indian government will soon launch a utility-led solar program under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana to benefit households without suitable rooftop space, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said during his speech at the Mercom India Renewables Summit 2025.