As solar systems proliferate on India’s rooftops, a silent crisis is unfolding. The promise of clean energy and cost savings is being increasingly undercut by poor engineering practices and subpar installations, many of which cannot withstand the monsoon winds and cyclonic conditions common in several parts of the country. Recent weather incidents in cities like Bhilwara, Gwalior, Indore, Mira Road, Kanpur, and Lucknow have highlighted this issue. These were not extreme weather events but typical pre-monsoon storms. Yet, many rooftop solar systems could not survive even 120 kmph winds. Experts warn that if systems fail under such common wind conditions, they will be destroyed in stronger cyclonic winds that often reach up to 200 kmph. Weak mounting structures, inferior materials, and rushed installations are creating a trail of damaged rooftops, uprooted systems, and broken modules.

Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam invited bids to develop 1,200 MW of grid-connected solar projects under the feeder solarization component of the Surya Mitra Krishi Feeders program. The power generated will be sold to the Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company. Bids must be submitted by June 25, 2025. Bids will be opened on June 30. Bidders can submit only one bid for each substation. All feeders connected to the same substation will be treated as a single project, and the total capacity at that substation will be counted as one project. The eligibility criteria are divided into two categories: self-development mode and developer mode.

Climate technology-focused asset financing company Stride Green raised $3.5 million as part of its seed funding round led by Micelio Technology Fund, Incubate Fund Asia, and other strategic investors. These funds will be utilized to provide innovative, tech-enabled financing and leasing solutions for India’s clean energy transition sectors, such as renewable energy, electric mobility, and battery storage. The funds will also be used to expand the company’s team, bringing in critical expertise to strengthen capabilities and support future growth. Stride Green plans to expand its presence into new regions and diversify into emerging verticals within the climate technology sector. According to the company, India’s cleantech sector witnessed a surge in investments, surpassing China in clean technology funding during the third quarter of 2024, with deals worth approximately $2.4 billion.

Jindal Stainless will procure approximately 700 million units of renewable energy annually from Oyster Renewable Energy’s 282 MW interstate wind-solar hybrid power projects, which are under development. The projects are being implemented by Oyster’s special purpose vehicle, Oyster Green Hybrid One. Jindal has acquired a 33.64% stake in Oyster Green Hybrid One. The wind-solar hybrid projects comprise an 82 MW wind project and a 135 MW solar project in Agar, Madhya Pradesh, and a 99 MW wind project in Bhuj, Gujarat. The company will invest approximately ₹1.32 billion (~$15.4 million), with ₹792 million (~$9.25 million) allocated to the current tranche upon achieving a milestone. The projects are backed by a ₹15.17 billion (~$176.65 million) loan sanctioned by the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency.