PM Surya Ghar: MNRE Invites Proposals For Innovative Projects By Saur News Bureau/ Updated On Mon, Jun 2nd, 2025 PM Surya Ghar: MNRE Invites Proposals For Innovative Projects The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a call for proposals under the “Innovative Projects Component” of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, inviting demonstrations of scalable technologies and business models to accelerate the adoption of rooftop solar (RTS) systems across India. The ministry is seeking pilot projects that showcase innovation in technology, integration, and financing to support the expansion of rooftop solar in both urban and rural settings. The initiative is part of a broader push to promote decentralized, affordable, and sustainable energy solutions. Wide Range Of Areas Proposals are invited across a wide range of areas, including blockchain-based peer-to-peer energy trading, advanced digital monitoring platforms, and smart building materials such as solar-integrated roofs and facades. Integration of RTS with electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and battery storage for grid-responsive systems is also a priority area. MNRE is also encouraging IT-enabled solutions to help DISCOMs manage rooftop solar systems more effectively, along with innovative financial products and intermediary mechanisms to enable large-scale adoption. New business models such as virtual and group net metering, rent-a-roof arrangements, and peer-to-peer electricity sales are among the approaches being promoted. Community Solar Initiatives Additional focus areas include hybrid renewable systems, community solar initiatives, energy-efficient building integration, automation and robotics for faster deployment, disaster-resilient solar infrastructure, and predictive maintenance using AI and big data analytics. Proposals that facilitate integration with smart grids and urban planning processes are also being welcomed. The ministry has also opened the door to other innovative technologies or approaches not explicitly listed, provided they demonstrate strong potential for scalability and impact. The initiative underscores MNRE’s commitment to driving the clean energy transition through innovation, collaboration, and targeted support. Let me know if you’d like help to add background context on the PM Surya Ghar scheme or include recent rooftop solar adoption data. Tags: Call for Proposals, India, Innovations, MNRE, notification, proposal, Rooftop Solar
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a call for proposals under the “Innovative Projects Component” of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, inviting demonstrations of scalable technologies and business models to accelerate the adoption of rooftop solar (RTS) systems across India. The ministry is seeking pilot projects that showcase innovation in technology, integration, and financing to support the expansion of rooftop solar in both urban and rural settings. The initiative is part of a broader push to promote decentralized, affordable, and sustainable energy solutions. Wide Range Of Areas Proposals are invited across a wide range of areas, including blockchain-based peer-to-peer energy trading, advanced digital monitoring platforms, and smart building materials such as solar-integrated roofs and facades. Integration of RTS with electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and battery storage for grid-responsive systems is also a priority area. MNRE is also encouraging IT-enabled solutions to help DISCOMs manage rooftop solar systems more effectively, along with innovative financial products and intermediary mechanisms to enable large-scale adoption. New business models such as virtual and group net metering, rent-a-roof arrangements, and peer-to-peer electricity sales are among the approaches being promoted. Community Solar Initiatives Additional focus areas include hybrid renewable systems, community solar initiatives, energy-efficient building integration, automation and robotics for faster deployment, disaster-resilient solar infrastructure, and predictive maintenance using AI and big data analytics. Proposals that facilitate integration with smart grids and urban planning processes are also being welcomed. The ministry has also opened the door to other innovative technologies or approaches not explicitly listed, provided they demonstrate strong potential for scalability and impact. The initiative underscores MNRE’s commitment to driving the clean energy transition through innovation, collaboration, and targeted support. Let me know if you’d like help to add background context on the PM Surya Ghar scheme or include recent rooftop solar adoption data.