An all women’s mosque is a rarity in itself, but Ambar Shaista, the founder of Ambar Mosque, is not done being the pioneer of much-needed change. Thanks to solar stalwarts 8minutes, Ambar Mosque’s rooftop boasts a shiny 1 kilowatt solar panel, designed to save the mosque more than 70 percent on their annual energy bill. We spoke to Mr. Arjun Srihari, a founding member of 8minutes, curious as to why they decided to lend a helping hand to Ambar Mosque. As Arjun explains it, the biggest obstacle for the wide adoption of solar energy in India is the initial cost, even though converting to solar energy offers consumers one of the best returns on investment. “Our inspiration was very simple, we want to show that going solar is affordable and people can do it with zero cost,” he told us. This is because 8minutes offers a one-stop solution, taking care of everything right from the installation to maintenance and the financing of the solar panels.

 

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