The expert panel have explored the potential of solar power through deep analytics. It is clear from scope and SWOT analysis that solar power is a potential option of sustainable energy and business model innovation for the future as compared to other sources of energy. Solar power is at the growth phase of technology life-cycle. The technology is still not matured; there are several constraints such as efficiency of solar cell and cost of solar panels. It is possible to extend the scope of solar power to the battery charging of electric vehicles and drones (Ref. : session 7). It may be very useful and economical to adopt solar power driven water pumps in agriculture, warehouses, cold storages and other innovative applications (Ref.: Session 3) . The ultimate success of any innovation effort no longer depends on a single element alone. It is important to understand the customers and competition and also to recognize and align the critical partners in the innovation ecosystem. It is essential to identify the blind spots of solar technology which are efficient solar cell, power electronics circuit and business model innovation.
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