India’s clean energy ambitions received a significant boost as Sunkonnect announced that its distributed energy platform, Sunsol Cleantech, plans to support the deployment of more than 14 GW of solar capacity across India by 2030. The ambitious initiative will be implemented through 5,000 rooftop, captive, open-access and utility-scale solar projects, contributing nearly 5% of the country’s target of achieving 280 GW of installed solar capacity by the end of the decade.
Announced in New Delhi, the initiative is aimed at accelerating the adoption of distributed solar energy while making clean power more accessible for commercial, industrial, and residential consumers. The company believes the large-scale rollout will play an important role in strengthening India’s energy security, reducing electricity costs and supporting the country’s transition towards a low-carbon economy.
India’s renewable energy sector has witnessed rapid growth over the past decade. As of April 2026, non-fossil fuel sources account for more than half of the nation’s installed electricity capacity, with solar energy emerging as the fastest-growing segment. National solar capacity has expanded from just 2.8 GW in 2014 to nearly 150 GW today and the government’s revised target of 280 GW by 2030 is expected to drive substantial investments in the sector.
Sunsol Cleantech has been developed as a single-window platform offering end-to-end solutions for rooftop and ground-mounted solar projects. The company plans to execute projects across both urban and rural India, enabling businesses, industries, institutions and households to adopt solar energy through customised deployment models.
Commenting on the announcement, Nitish Kumar, Managing Director of Sunsol Cleantech, said the company’s vision extends beyond achieving deployment targets and focuses on delivering long-term value to India’s clean energy transition.
“At Sunsol, our goal is to be a catalyst in India’s clean energy transformation by supporting more than 14 GW of solar deployment by 2030. This is about more than just numbers; it’s about delivering real impact to the nation’s energy security, affordability, and sustainability. We are committed to ensuring every project upholds the highest standards of quality, transparency and performance for our customers and partners,” he said.
The expansion strategy is backed by the experience of Sunkonnect, the Singapore-headquartered parent company, which has delivered over 5 GW of renewable energy projects since 2019 in collaboration with more than 20 industry partners across India, China, Vietnam, Malaysia and other markets. The company has expertise spanning solar power, green hydrogen, energy storage, waste-to-energy and electric mobility.
Sunkonnect offers a comprehensive portfolio of services, including engineering design, technical audits, project management, quality assurance, and asset optimisation. Sunsol will leverage these capabilities alongside digital monitoring tools and lifecycle management systems to enhance plant performance and maximise returns for project owners.
The platform will cater to a diverse customer base comprising corporate enterprises, independent power producers, renewable energy developers and impact investors. Each project will be designed to meet stringent engineering and quality standards while delivering measurable environmental and economic benefits.
By integrating engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) capabilities with digital analytics and operational excellence, Sunsol aims to establish new benchmarks in distributed solar project execution. The planned 5,000 projects are expected to help consumers lower electricity expenses, reduce carbon emissions, and improve grid resilience, supporting India’s broader objective of building a sustainable and energy-secure future.
