Digital Backbone of Clean Energy: How IT Is Reinventing Solar Sustainability

By: Gautam Mohanka, Director, Gautam Solar

Despite the global economic slowdown, India’s performance is quite promising. According to the World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects – June 2025, the fastest-growing major economy is projected to grow at a strong 6.3 per cent. There are a variety of factors responsible for India’s steadfast growth, and prominent among them are the government’s ambitious renewable energy and digital transformation policies, which are nudging the country towards a green and sustainable future.

In the post-COVID era, a pivotal shift is witnessed in the clean energy landscape, with the lion’s share from the solar sector, already blessed the country with 100+ GW capacity. This exponential growth in the solar sector couldn’t have been possible without its integration with AI, IoT, blockchain, edge computing, digital twins, and other smart technologies shaped by the IT industry. From storage to ...