On September 10, 2026, Google announced five sustainability initiatives across India, focusing on solar energy, agriculture, research, and climate technology. The company aims to accelerate India’s clean energy transition by leveraging artificial intelligence, satellite data, and local partnerships.
The initiatives target more than 300 million Indian rooftops, farmers in Telangana, and new solar capacity in Rajasthan. Google will combine geospatial AI, clean energy investments, and research support to address climate challenges.
Expanding Solar Potential with AI
Google is expanding its Solar API to cover over 300 million rooftops in India. The tool uses AI and imagery to assess solar potential without requiring an initial site visit. Companies like Solar Ladder and OpenSolar have already integrated the technology into their solar workflows.
New Solar Project in Rajasthan
The company signed a long-term agreement with ReNew Power for a 150 MW solar project in Rajasthan. This marks Google’s second Scope 3-focused solar project in India. Together, both projects will bring 300 MW of contracted solar capacity with ReNew.
Supporting Sustainable Agriculture
Agriculture forms another major part of the sustainability push through a partnership with Mitti Labs. The initiative will help tens of thousands of smallholder rice farmers in Telangana adopt Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) practices. AWD periodically drains and refills rice fields, reducing methane formation while lowering irrigation demand. Google expects the programme to mitigate nearly three million tonnes of CO₂e under the GWP20 measure. NASA-enabled satellite monitoring will help verify results alongside field networks.
Expanding Climate Research
Google is also expanding the Google Center for Climate Technology with new research areas. Water stewardship and waste and circularity will join green workforce training and low-carbon construction materials. The center selected three inaugural projects from 77 applications and will invite proposals through the government’s Manthan Platform. The programme aims to turn climate research into scalable, data-driven environmental solutions.
AI for the Planet Accelerator
Google DeepMind’s AI for the Planet accelerator includes four Indian climate-tech startups: Terrastack, Varaha Climate, Farmers for Forests, and Climitra Carbon. These startups will apply AI, Geo-AI, drones, and satellite models to environmental challenges.
“Digital innovation and environmental stewardship can go hand in hand to create practical, lasting impact for India,” said Vrushali Gaud, Google’s Director of Climate Operations.
The initiatives show Google broadening climate action beyond corporate energy use into India’s homes, farms, research ecosystem, and startup economy.