French energy firm Engie is said to be in talks with Indian company Everest to develop rooftops that can accommodate solar panels. India has a target of 40 GW of rooftop solar by 2022, up from 1 GW today. That goal is hindered by a lack of suitable rooftop space, with between 60% and 80% either unsuitable for construction or in shade. Engie, whose subsidiary Tesla has already built up an 810 MW portfolio in India, aims to expand its solar footprint in the country to 2 GW by 2019.
French energy firm Engie is said to be in talks with Indian company Everest to develop rooftops that can accommodate solar panels. India has a target of 40 GW of rooftop solar by 2022, up from 1 GW today. That goal is hindered by a lack of suitable rooftop space, with between 60% and 80% either unsuitable for construction or in shade. Engie, whose subsidiary Solairedirect has already built up an 810 MW portfolio in India, aims to expand its solar footprint in the country to 2 GW by 2019.