Empowering Homes with Solar Energy: MNRE issues Operational Guidelines for various components under PM-Surya Ghar’s Muft Bijli Yojana! MNRE has unveiled transformative payment security and financial assistance components under the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. These include the ‘Payment Security Mechanism’ and ‘Central Financial Assistance’. The scheme provides two options for installation of rooftop solar system: the RESCO model, where consumers pay only for the electricity they use, and the ULA model, where DISCOMs install solar systems for households. Under this scheme, ₹100 crore fund has been allocated for payment security mechanism (PSM). For more details, click here: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.… #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #PMSuryaGhar #MNREIndia

Recording of CLEAN's first webinar of 2025 is now available. It was about a solar cooking festival taking place from 14 Jan (Sankranti) to 4 Feb (Rathsaptami). youtu.be/BcArzlJtJ2s Contact @OrjaBox for more information! @solarcookersint @rudrasolar #Solarcooking

🌞An interesting solar activity is planned to celebrate the Makar Sankranti marking the end of winter... Join the first CLEAN webinar of 2025 to know more! 🌞 Time: Jan 10, 2025 06:00 PM India Zoom link: lnkd.in/dUFbrfEk Meeting ID: 862 2165 3215 Passcode: 352114

COP29 Blue Zone Side Event Alert! Excited to introduce our amazing speakers for the event, "Energy For All: Scaling Decentralized Renewables for Equity and Resilience." 📅 Date: Tuesday, 19 Nov 2024 🕐 Time: 12:45 – 14:00 📍 Venue: TERRE-GCC pavilion F3 (COP29, Baku)

CLEAN is actively participating in the events and discussions, taking place at COP29 at Baku, Azerbaijan. Dr. Priyadarshini Karve (CEO, CLEAN) participated in discussion at a side event.

We extend a warm welcome to Dr. Amol Shende, our newly appointed Treasurer on CLEAN’s Governing Board! With his expertise and commitment to advancing clean energy, we look forward to achieving new milestones in our journey toward a sustainable future. #WelcomeOnBoard #CleanEnergy

🌟 Embracing New Leadership! 🌟 Join us in welcoming Nitin Akhade, our newly elected Board member and Vice President at CLEAN! His dedication and expertise in clean energy promise a future of impactful growth and innovation. Let’s look forward to remarkable achievements together! 💼✨ #Welcome #Leadership #CleanEnergy #Innovation #CLEANNetwork

🌟 Welcoming Leadership Excellence! 🌟 Join us in extending a warm welcome to Santosh Gupta, our newly elected member and Secretary of the Governing Board at CLEAN! With his wealth of experience and commitment to clean energy, we look forward to impactful strides under his leadership. Here’s to new beginnings and collective growth! ✨ #Welcome #Leadership #CleanEnergy #GoverningBoard #CLEANNetwork

Dr. Priyadarshini Karve, CEO, CLEAN was a panelist in a panel discussion on UNFCCC COP29 which will be at Baku, Azerbaijan in November 2024. The discussion was organised jointly by Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics and All India Radio Pune in association with Indian Network on Ethics and Climate Change (INECC), Clean Energy Access Network (CLEAN), BAIF Development Foundation, and Terre Policy Centre. The discussion focused on what issues are likely to be discussed at COP29 and their relevance for India, Maharashtra and Pune City. The audience consisted of students, and young green entrepreneurs, and social activists. The edited recording of the event will be broadcast on All India Radio Pune on 2 Nov 2024.

Join us at CLEAN in driving the change towards accessible, affordable, and renewable energy for all. Together, we are building a brighter, greener tomorrow with innovative solutions that transform lives and the planet. Let’s create a world where clean energy is a reality for everyone!

Qoute of the month! #DRE #CLEAN #NetZero #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #BioEnergy

Empowering Green Startups: Policy and Incubation Insights - Join our expert panel as they share strategies and frameworks to support the growth of green startups through innovative policies and incubation programs. Learn from the best in the industry! 🎙 Featuring: Hari Natarajan, Programme Specialist, Action for Climate and Environment, UNDP India Sapptarishi Ghosh, CEO, Symbiosis Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Moderated by Priyadarshini Karve, CEO, Clean Energy Access Network Save the date: 📅 October 8, 2024 | ⏰ 5:00-6:00 P.M. Register via the link in the bio or scan the QR code! Registration Form - docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… #GreenovationTalks #RenewableEnergy #SustainableFuture #AgriInnovation #SwitchONFoundation

Dear All. CLEAN has contributed to and is endorsing Maharashtra Urban Mobility Charter put together by several CSOs in Maharashtra. The specific demands of interest to the DRE sector are : electrification of the public transport bus fleets in cities with predominantly DRE powered charging infrastructure, and provisions for recycling of lithium batteries. Jhatkaa English- action.jhatkaa.org/zSZvI Marathi- act.jhatkaa.org/campaigns/ma… Civis- act.jhatkaa.org/campaigns/ma…

Hi Innovators, Hope you're doing well! We are excited to invite you to the second session of the Greenovation Talks webinar series on "Academia's Role in Clean Energy Innovation," which is scheduled for 27th September from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. 🗓 Date: 27th September 2024 🕒 Time: 5:00 - 6:00 PM 📍 Registration Form: bit.ly/47pN5yJ In this session, we'll explore how academic institutions can play a pivotal role in driving innovation in clean energy, with insights from two esteemed speakers: Savti Bhogle, Founder of Sustaintech India Private Limited Anubhav Tiwari, Chief Innovation Officer at NIELIT-MeitY, Govt of India This webinar promises to be an enriching discussion on the contribution of academia to sustainable energy solutions. We would be delighted to have you join us for this insightful session. Feel free to share this with anyone interested in your network! #GreenovationChallenge2024 #EnergySwaraj #ClimateAction #SolarEnergy #Sustainability #GreenovationEnergyChallenge #applynow

The second video, ' Empowering Farmers in Renewable Energy, is now live. You can also watch it now on our YouTube channel link in bio! Transforming farming like never before with solar power! Harnessing renewable energy is helping reduce dependence on conventional electricity and making farming more reliable and profitable. Farmers can now grow more, diversify, reduce waste and derive more revenue. Besides, PURE-production use of renewable energy is simplifying lives and revolutionizing agriculture. Don’t miss out on our monthly deep dives into #DRE and #PURE applications, empowering communities everywhere!

Qoute of the month! #DRE #CLEAN #NetZero #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #BioEnergy

We are collaborating with SwitchON Foundation for the weekly Greenovation Talks webinar series, starting this week. This online series will feature leading experts in renewable energy, innovation specialists, and startup mentors. The goal is to provide a platform for startups, students, researchers, and innovators to build knowledge and showcase their solutions through the Greenovation Energy Challenge. Our first session is scheduled for Friday, 20th September at 5:15 PM on Zoom, and we are thrilled to have the Solar Man of India, Prof. Chetan Singh Solanki, as our inaugural speaker. The webinar, "Unlocking Energy's Future: Driving the Change with the Greenovation Energy Challenge," will focus on innovative solutions to address energy challenges in agriculture and allied sectors. Date: 20th September 2024 Time: 5:15 P.M. - 6:15 P.M. Topic: "Unlocking Energy's Future: Driving the Change with the Greenovation Energy Challenge" Speaker: Prof. Chetan Singh Solanki Registration Form: bit.ly/47pN5yJ Platform: bit.ly/3ZllgFP

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur with an innovative solution in renewable energy for agriculture? SwitchON Foundation has launched the inaugural edition of its flagship renewable energy innovation competition, Greenovation Energy Challenge 2024 a renewable energy innovation competition in collaboration with CLEAN. Greenovation Energy Challenge is inviting applications from early-stage start-ups and innovators working at the intersection of sustainable energy and agriculture. If you're passionate about creating solutions that transform the way energy is used in agriculture and allied sectors, this challenge is for you! We are seeking groundbreaking innovations in: Sustainable Energy & Agriculture: Solutions that enhance irrigation, crop production, storage, and distribution, and improve business models in agri-tech through renewable energy integration. Reskilling & Job Creation: Initiatives that empower the workforce by offering reskilling opportunities and creating new jobs in the renewable energy sector, paving the way for a cleaner, greener future Improving Livelihoods & Reducing Emissions: Projects that implement sustainable energy solutions to improve livelihoods, reduce carbon emissions, and minimize the overall environmental impact. Why Apply? - Get a chance to pilot your solutions. - 50 Lakhs in Awards - Upto ₹25 lakhs cash and ₹25 lakhs in-kind support - Mentorship and support from industry leaders. - Opportunity to contribute to India's green energy transition. Inviting start-ups, students, researchers, to become part of the challenge and demonstrate your innovations today! If you happen to know anyone please feel free to circulate within your network Apply Here: jtfchallenge-india.skild.com… For more information, please contact Ananya Dey at gbin@switchon.org.in or 7596033687. We look forward to your participation and innovative solutions!

Financial Independence and women entrepreneurship" was the theme of CLEAN’s session, featuring insights from our members at the International Solar Festival! 🌞🌍 A special thanks to our inspiring speakers: ✨ Dr. Renita Dubey: Shared insights on gender in psychology and leadership theories from a renewable energy perspective. ✨ Mr. Kunal Vaid: Discussed how technological innovations can empower women’s independence and entrepreneurship. ✨ Mr. Prantik Mitra: Explored carbon finance as a tool to support women microentrepreneurs and create social impact in low-income communities. ✨ Ms. Vishakha Chandhere: Highlighted the importance of green cooking for sustainable livelihoods. Together, we are dedicated to building a future where women entrepreneurs are at the forefront of clean energy solutions! 💡 #WomenInEnergy #CleanEnergy #FinanceAndEntrepreneurship #Sustainability #CLEANetwork #ISF2024