Harshit is the founder of SafEarth, India’s largest digital ecosystem for the adoption of renewable energy by industries.
This idea emerged after an Amendment to the Electricity Act was passed in India in 2014, making solar power cheaper than thermal power.1 After meeting with consumers, Harshit and his co-founder refined their model to facilitate informed choices and incentivise high-quality solar plants.
While attending the One Young World 2023 Summit in Belfast, Harshit was inspired to pivot his business to a complete end-to-end industrial sustainability platform. SafEarth now designs personalised renewable energy plants for industries, connecting them with financing options from the country’s top banks, helping them choose the right plant, and providing the necessary funds to make a purchase. From there, consumers can manage and track the entire installation process and site safety. After installation, the same online portal can be used to manage operations, track energy generation, ensure proper cleaning, and maintain warranties.
The SafEarth platform has completed over 300 MWp of distributed solar projects across India, working with companies of all sizes - from small and medium enterprises to Fortune 500 firms, across 18 states. In total, their plants have reduced 555,978 tonnes of carbon emissions. SafEarth has also given back to the local community through tree planting and educational support initiatives.
The enterprise planted 50,000 trees, equivalent to 1,250 tCO2 sequestered, with its environmental initiative. Through their educational support project in Rajasthan, the organisation supports 100 children, financing their education, providing athletic opportunities, and ensuring they have access to high-quality nutrition. Their goal over the next year is to sponsor a child for every megawatt of solar capacity installed.
