Rooftop solar system on your mind? Check benefits, cost, and how to apply

In a rooftop solar plant, solar panels are mounted on top of a residential or commercial building

India is in the middle of an unprecedented power crisis. A shortage of domestic coal has caused a precarious situation at power plants, leading to power cuts and outages. The country recently saw an energy deficit of 5% at the national level, with some states reporting even steeper deficits. The looming power crisis has renewed attention on alternative power sources. One such technology—rooftop solar—despite being promising, has remained critically underutilised in India. There are several benefits of installing a rooftop solar plant, both for consumers as well as the government. For instance, they can help cut down electricity bills and