India’s solar story is often told through megawatt numbers, large installations, and industrial rooftops. But for millions of Indians living in rented homes, apartments, or commercial buildings without rooftop access, solar has remained out of reach, until now.
That is the gap Solar Capital is changing.
Founded by Sameer Mishra, Solar Capital is India’s first digital solar participation platform that allows everyday citizens and businesses to take part in real solar projects without owning a rooftop or installing panels. Instead of physical ownership, the platform offers participation through a simple, digital way to support solar energy generation and earn monthly Green Credits linked to actual power produced.
Making Solar Inclusive, Not Exclusive
India has ambitious renewable energy targets, but access has been uneven. Urban renters, small offices, and apartment residents often want to go solar but lack space or permissions. At the same time, many commercial buildings with available rooftops hesitate to host solar plants due to working capital constraints, long payback cycles, and balance-sheet pressure.
Solar Capital bridges this divide.
Its subscription-based model connects consumers who want clean energy with verified, developer-owned solar projects hosted on commercial rooftops. Subscribers fund solar capacity digitally, while host buildings deploy solar without investing capital or taking financial risk.
It’s a demand-led, asset-light approach that unlocks solar growth from both ends.
A Founder’s Insight Born from the Field
The idea for Solar Capital came from repeated, real-world conversations.
“We kept meeting people who genuinely wanted to support solar but simply couldn’t install it,” said Sameer Mishra and Maharshiraj Chudasama, Founders at Solar Capital. “At the same time, there were buildings with perfect rooftops that couldn’t move forward because capital was locked elsewhere. We realised the solution wasn’t more hardware but a smarter participation model,” they said.
That insight shaped Solar Capital into a platform that separates solar participation from physical ownership, making clean energy accessible to anyone with a smartphone.
How It Works—Simple by Design
Subscribers enrol digitally into shared solar projects operated by established developers. In return, they receive monthly Green Credits, which can be redeemed for everyday utility payments such as electricity, gas, water, mobile, and broadband through BBPS-enabled systems.
At the end of the subscription tenure, 100% of the subscription amount (excluding taxes) is returned, making the model both accessible and low-risk.
No installations. No maintenance. No technical complexity.
Expanding Beyond Consumers
Solar Capital is now expanding into B2B clean energy solutions, allowing enterprises to adopt solar power without upfront investment. Manufacturing units, business parks, and commercial facilities can subscribe to solar capacity, manage energy costs, and meet ESG goals, all while keeping their balance sheets light.
Alongside this, the company is developing an in-house solar monitoring and analytics platform, offering real-time performance tracking, predictive maintenance insights, and transparent reporting. This technology layer strengthens trust, improves asset utilisation, and opens a new revenue stream through licensing to developers and asset managers.
A New Chapter in India’s Solar Journey
India’s clean energy transition is evolving — from ownership to participation, from infrastructure-heavy to digitally enabled.
Solar Capital stands at this intersection.
By making solar simpler, more inclusive, and truly accessible, Sameer Mishra and his team are not just building a platform—they are democratising India’s solar future.
And that is why Solar Capital deserves recognition as a clean energy innovator shaping the next phase of India’s sustainability journey.
