The Solar Shift in Maharashtra: How CFOs Are Rethinking Energy Strategy
For decades, energy costs were treated as an operational line item — volatile, unpredictable, and largely out of the CFO’s hands. But in 2025, the narrative is changing. Across Maharashtra’s industrial hubs — from Pune’s automotive belt to Nagpur’s logistics parks and Mumbai’s commercial corridors — CFOs are no longer asking “Can we afford to go solar?” They’re asking: “How soon can we lock in our energy costs for the next 25 years?” This shift is being powered by reliable, performance-led partners like solar panel manufacturers in Maharashtra such as Sova Solar , who understand that solar isn’t just about kilowatts — it’s about strategic capital allocation. Energy Cost = Margin Erosion Maharashtra’s commercial and industrial sectors are facing: Grid tariffs ranging from ₹9–12/kWh Demand charges and peak load penalties Volatile diesel backup pricing Regulatory pressure to improve ESG and energy disclosures With energy accounting for 15–40% of OPEX in manufacturing-heavy industri...