The State Bank of India (SBI), the nation’s largest public sector bank, announced a bold “Solar Rooftop Programme” to install rooftop solar panels in 4 million homes by FY27, aligning with India’s Net‑Zero 2070 targetLaunched to mark SBI’s 70th anniversary, the initiative positions the bank as a key player in the country’s renewable energy transition.
The initiative isn’t just about rooftops—it’s a multifaceted clean-energy drive. SBI aims to invest in financing, technical support, and capacity building for households, especially in rural and semi-urban India with unstable electricity access Additionally, SBI plans to set up a Centre of Excellence in project finance to support emerging sectors like renewables, green hydrogen, e-mobility, and smart infrastructure
This solar initiative complements SBI’s existing efforts: agricultural lending of over ₹3.5 lakh crore (FY25), ₹610.8 crore in CSR across 94 aspirational districts, reforestation projects (9 lakh trees in the Cauvery basin), and support for education and disability sectors
SBI Chairman C S Setty stated:
“Our vision is not just to lead in scale, but to lead with purpose… powering India’s journey towards a more equitable and resilient future.”
By solarizing 4 million homes, SBI aims to reduce CO₂ emissions, empower households with clean energy, foster renewable energy jobs, and strengthen India’s path toward sustainable development. This aligns with national goals and dovetails with government schemes like PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli.
This programme strengthens India’s commitment to a greener future and supports the government’s Net‑Zero 2070 ambition. Large-scale rooftop solar adoption is essential for meeting clean-energy goals, and SBI’s support accelerates this transformation.
With strong agricultural lending and new green financing, SBI reinforces its role in rural development. Clean energy access in villages enhances living standards and agricultural productivity, essential for aspirants targeting banking, railways, and rural sovereignty roles.
The Centre of Excellence will improve financing capabilities for emerging sectors like green hydrogen and e-mobility—growth engines for India’s future. Civil service aspirants should note how finance enables policy implementation and infrastructure growth.
SBI’s ₹610 crore CSR in health, education, environment, and rural infrastructure across aspirational districts is highly relevant for SSC, police, and civil service candidates, as they prepare to support national development in their future roles.
Founded in 1806 as the Bank of Calcutta, transitioned to the Imperial Bank in 1921, and nationalized in 1955 as SBI, the bank has supported India’s economic growth from early independence to present
Over the decades, SBI has become India’s financial backbone, with over ₹61 trillion assets, 520 million customers, and extensive rural outreach through branches, ATMs, and business correspondents
Today, SBI’s strategy places sustainability—renewable energy, green finance, and CSR—at its core. This shift positions the bank as a model for institutional support to India’s Green Transition.
SBI aims to solarize 4 million Indian homes with rooftop solar panels by FY27 as part of its green energy commitment and support to India’s Net-Zero 2070 target.
The Centre will support financing in sectors like renewable energy, green hydrogen, e-mobility, climate finance, and smart infrastructure.
SBI has invested ₹610.8 crore in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities across 94 aspirational districts, focusing on education, environment, health, and rural development.
It highlights key national initiatives in renewable energy, financial inclusion, and sustainability—important for general awareness, essays, and interview discussions in exams like IAS, PCS, SSC, Banking, Railways, and Defence.
The programme directly supports India’s renewable energy transition, aims to reduce CO₂ emissions, and promotes sustainable development through clean household energy access.
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