Apps help rooftop solar shine for Indian homes


Workers build a temporary structure next to solar panels in Kochi, Kerala state. India has fallen behind on its goal to install 40 gigawatts (GW) of rooftop solar power capacity by the end of 2022. — AP

CHENNAI, India: Just six months ago, New Delhi-based Avdesh Kumar was a painter struggling to find enough work. Now, the newly-trained solar technician’s phone pings with several job requests each day.

Having recently joined renewable power company SunEdison, Kumar is a key link between India’s growing number of rooftop solar providers and citizens switching to green energy at home.

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