Empowering women in solar: PHDCCI spotlights business opportunities in clean energy

PHDCCI in collaboration with CREST organised a session on ‘Business Opportunities for Women in the Solar Industry’ at Exhibition Ground in Sector 34 here.

Rajneesh Bansal, Chair, Chandigarh Chapter, PHDCCI, underlined the critical role of women entrepreneurs in driving India’s clean energy transition. He emphasised that the solar sector offers immense opportunities for innovation, entrepreneurship, and inclusive growth.

Bhupinder Kumar, Director, Inter Solar Systems, shared a successful entrepreneurial journey highlighting the growing scope of solar energy adoption in Chandigarh and elaborated on how supportive policies, increasing awareness, and technological advancements are enabling rapid growth of solar installations in the region.

Siddharth Mittal, PNB, provided comprehensive insights into funding support available under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana and explained the loan schemes, eligibility criteria, simplified procedures, and the proactive role of banks in encouraging rooftop solar installations, especially to support women entrepreneurs and first-time investors.

The session witnessed active participation and interaction, with around 90 participants from diverse industrial sectors of the region.