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MEDIA STORIES
2025
- “Shinghal Agri Industries Leads with Solar Energy Investment” – highlighted in Responsible Us. Click here to read more about how Shinghal Agri Industries worked with Orb Energy make the leap to cleaner, more affordable energy.
- An exclusive podcast session of CEO Damian Miller with Learning by Proxy where he discusses the importance of solar for today’s enterprises and its benefits, as well as his extensive experience selling solar to residential, industrial, and commercial customers in India.
- An exclusive interview with SME Futures, Orb Energy’s Co-founder & CEO, Damian Miller, explains why solar is no longer just an option — it’s a necessity for SMEs looking to cut energy costs and enhance sustainability.
- An exclusive interview of CEO Damian Miller with The Hindu Business Line, regarding Orb Energy’s upcoming fund raise and intended use of funds on upscaling rooftop and solar park business model.
- An insightful interview of CEO Damian Miller, featured in Solar Quarter, discussed Orb Energy’s vertical integrated approach and future plans to make utility-scale solar more affordable and accessible for the SME sector.
- An insightful interview of CEO and Co-founder Damian Miller, featured in SME World, discussing on making solar adoption accessible and affordable with Orb Energy’s strategic in-house financing.
2024
- An insightful interview of CEO and Co-founder Damian Miller, featured in Urja Daily, discusses Orb Energy’s trajectory, unique business model and solar industry in India.
- An insightful interview with our COO and co-founder Ramesh Naledath appeared on Electronics For You, highlighting how Orb Energy designs financing plans where monthly EMI payments match or fall below electricity savings.
- Exclusive interview of CEO and co-founder of Damian Miller with Vibhuti Sharma of Deal Street Asia, and discuss on fund-raising, policies, and policy prescriptions, as well as future projections for the company
- Exclusive interview of CEO and co-founder of Damian Miller with VCCircle , and discuss the upcoming fund-raising plans, and how Orb will continue to drive forward its unique in-house financing facility for both rooftop and ground-mounted projects.
- “CEOs Insights: Damian Miller on Solar Power and Leadership in India”, a live interview with Shweta Birendra Shukla with the Business Standard, talk about the challenges and key success factors lying behind building a start-up business in India in the solar sector.
- An insightful interview with our CEO, Damian Miller, appeared in The Economic Times | Industry, highlighting how Orb Energy is breaking financial barries to solar adoption.
- An insightful interview with our CEO, Damian Miller, appeared in T&D India, highlighting how rooftop solar is becoming mainstream for commercial and industrial customers, as well as Orb Energy’s role in driving this transformation.
- “Powering Sustainability – Rooftop Solar Success at Sudhakar Rice Industries” highlighted in Renewable India, showcasing how Orb Energy’s rooftop solar installation is helping the rice mill dramatically cut its grid electricity.
- “India’s Solar Market Booms as Financing Options Expand” featured in Outlook Planet – article written by Orb Energy’s CEO, Damian Miller.
- Our CEO, Damian Miller, was interviewed by financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj on ‘The Core Report’ regarding the growing solar energy market in India.
- Energitica India’s exclusive interview with Damian Miller, CEO of Orb Energy, about Orb’s strategy of serving MSMEs with both rooftop and ground mounted solar solutions.
- EPR Magazine’s exclusive interview with Damian Miller, CEO, Orb Energy, on Orb’s strategy of vertical integration.
- DigiTimes Asia’s exclusive interview with Damian Miller, CEO, Orb Energy, regarding manufacturing locally and reducing China’s dependence.
- “Government policies that help make solar the smart business choice” featured in ET Government – article written by Orb Energy’s CEO, Damian Miller.
2021
2018
- India Climate Dialogue: Distributed solar key to powering India
- PV Magazine: Orb Energy to double panel manufacturing, raise $55 million
- The Hindu Business Line: Orb Energy to double manufacturing capacity of solar photovoltaic panels
- Renewable Watch: Orb Energy – Targeting SMEs through innovative rooftop financing models
- India Mongabay: Innovative aerial survey project maps rooftop solar energy potential for Bengaluru
- Solar plus lithium storage is the future of distributed solar in India
- Orb Energy profiled by Bloomberg as leading provider of rooftop solar for SME’s
- PV Magazine: Orb Energy partners with Philips to take Barefoot College entirely off-grid
2016
2015
2013
2012
- Bamboo Finance Private Equity Joins Orb Energy’s Board of Directors and Investors
- Orb Energy and Acumen Host Event to Discuss Energy at the Bottom of the Pyramid
- CEO Interview After Winning 1st Runners Up in Zayed Future Energy Prize
- Orb Energy is Recipient of Zayed Future Energy Prize – SME/NGO Category
2008
INAUGURATIONS & EVENTS
Orb Energy’s Co-Founder and CEO, Damian Miller, inaugurated our newly up-graded in-house PV module manufacturing line in Bengaluru
4-Oct-24: This state-of-the-art facility is now fully automated with robotics and makes use of the latest precision cell cutting machinery as well as rapid cell stringing technology from Europe. We are pleased to be on a journey towards achieving best in class module efficiencies in India, as well as keeping up with the rapid technological changes in India’s PV manufacturing market.
Inauguration of 450 kilowatt Rooftop Solar System at Ardex Endura, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Orb Energy has successfully installed a 450-kilowatt rooftop solar system at Ardex Endura in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The system was inaugurated by Mr. Gopinath Krishnan, Managing Director of Ardex Endura, with Mr. NP Ramesh, Chief Operating Officer of Orb Energy.
Inauguration of 250 kilowatt Rooftop Solar System at SKF Elixer, Moodabidri, Karnataka
Moodibidri MLA, Mr.Umakanth Kotian inaugurates SKF Elixer's 250-kilowatt rooftop solar system designed and installed by Orb Energy. This system powers 60% of SKF's electricity needs. Damian Miller, CEO of Orb Energy, graced the inauguration with his presence.
Damian Miller, CEO of Orb Energy, delivered the keynote address at the FUTURE OF ENERGY summit in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Damian Miller, CEO of Orb Energy, was invited to deliver a keynote address at the FUTURE OF ENERGY summit in Amsterdam, Netherlands. He spoke about Orb Energy’s journey from pioneering, developing and scaling solar in India.
INAUGURATIONS & EVENTS Rooftop Solar CashewExpo ORB ENERGY AT CASHEW TECH EXPO 2020, KARKALA, KARNATAKA
Orb Energy was present at the Cashew Tech Expo 2020, in Karkala, Karnataka. Here, Orb staff engaged with owners of cashew manufacturing and export companies, and explained how rooftop solar can significantly bring down their electricity costs.
CONFEDERATION OF INDIAN INDUSTRY (CII) MYSORE CHAPTER INVITED ORB ENERGY'S CEO, DAMIAN MILLER, TO ADDRESS ITS ANNUAL MANUFACTURING CONFERENCE
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Mysore Chapter, invited Orb Energy's CEO, Damian Miller, to its annual manufacturing conference held in Mysore, Karnataka, to share his views on the benefits of rooftop solar for manufacturing companies.
DAMIAN MILLER, CEO OF ORB ENERGY, DELIVERED THE KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT EQ MAGAZINE’S SURYACON CONFERENCE IN BANGALORE, KARNATAKA
Damian Miller, CEO of Orb Energy, delivered the keynote address at EQ Magazine’s Suryacon 2020 conference held in Bangalore – followed by an engaging panel discussion on the future of solar projects in Karnataka.
DAMIAN MILLER, CEO OF ORB ENERGY, WAS INVITED TO SPEAK AT INAUGURAL LAUNCH OF THE MANGALORE CHAPTER OF THE CONFEDERATION OF INDIAN INDUSTRY (CII)
Damian Miller, CEO of Orb Energy, was invited to speak at the inaugural launch of the Mangalore chapter of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) about the benefits of rooftop solar for industrialists in Mangalore, and local case studies of successful savings from solar.
ORB ENERGY AT TIECON HUBLI 2020
Orb Energy participated in TiECon Hubli 2020, where Orb’s staff interacted with business leaders of SMEs, and explained how rooftop solar can significantly bring down their electricity costs, and reduce their up-front costs with Orb's collateral-free solar loan facility.
ORB ENERGY'S CEO, DAMIAN MILLER, WAS INVITED TO RENEWABLE ENERGY'S WORKSHOP
Orb Energy's CEO, Damian Miller, was invited to speak at a workshop on renewable energy and energy efficiency for SMEs (organized by the Global Environment Facility, UNIDO, and the Bureau of Energy Efficiency) to share his viewpoints on the benefits of a rooftop solar for foundries in Belgaum, Karnataka.
ORB ENERGY MADE A SPLASH AT THE SMARTER E INDIA EXHIBITION ORGANIZED BY INTERSOLAR IN BANGALORE
Orb Energy made a splash at The smarter E India, where it had a prominent presence and received many enquiries for rooftop solar systems, as well as its high-efficiency solar panels.
ORB ENERGY'S CEO, DAMIAN MILLER, SHARED HIS VIEWPOINTS ON THE OUTLOOK FOR ROOFTOP AT THE SMARTER E INDIA CONFERENCE
Orb Energy's CEO, Damian Miller, shared his viewpoints on the outlook for rooftop solar in India at The smarter E India conference organized by Intersolar. He spoke of the promise of rooftop solar for commercial and industrial customers with payback in just 3-4 years.
ORB ENERGY PRESENT AT RICE AND FOOD GRAINS TECH EXPO 2019, HASSAN, KARNATAKA
Orb Energy participated in the Rice and Food Grains Tech Expo 2019, in Hassan, Karnataka. Here, Orb staff interacted with the owners of rice mills and other agro-processing companies, and explained how rooftop solar can significantly bring down their electricity costs.
ORB ENERGY SPONSORS BEACH CLEAN-UP DRIVE IN MANGALORE, KARNATAKA
As part of International Coastal Cleanup Day 2019, Orb sponsored a beach clean-up drive along the coastline of Mulki, Mangalore, with the aim of cleaning up the beaches and creating awareness among the youth in particular about the importance of protecting our marine environments.
ORB ENERGY WINS THE BEST DOMESTIC MANUFACTURING AWARD AT SOLAR PV MODULE TECH INDIA 2019
Orb Energy wins the prestigious “best domestic solar module manufacturing” category at Solar PV module tech India 2019 in New Delhi. An endorsement of Orb’s high-quality solar panels.
ORB SHOWCASED ITS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES AT REI EXPO, IN GREATER NOIDA
Thanks for visiting us at REI Expo 2018 and playing with Orb’s solar savings calculator to know how much you can save with rooftop solar.
ORB’S SHOWCASE AT SOLAR POWER INTERNATIONAL, IN ANAHEIM, USA
Orb Energy at Solar Power International 2018. Thanks for exploring Orb’s “made in India”, high-efficiency solar panels at SPI. We are excited to be part of the U.S. solar industry.
ORB HELPS MANJUNATH FOODS AND PACKAGINGS GENERATE CLEAN, HEALTHY WATER USING CLEAN SOLAR ENERGY
Orb’s 200 kilowatt rooftop solar system will now help Manjunath Foods and Packagings power its mineral water manufacturing unit near Mangalore, Karnataka, saving them approximately 20 lakh (2,000,000) rupees per annum. Orb provided Manjunath Foods with a collateral-free solar loan to facilitate their investment in rooftop solar.
500KWP ROOFTOP SOLAR @ ALLURI SEETHARAM RAJU MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL, ELURU
Orb_Energy installs 500 kilowatt rooftop solar at Alluri Seetharam Raju Medical college and Hospital, Eluru, Andhra Pradesh. VC and MD of NREDCAP, Sri M Kamalakar Babu, visits and expresses appreciation for Orb’s high quality installation
ORB'S SESSION AT RENEWX 2018
Orb’s COO, NP Ramesh presenting his ideas on the opportunities in the rooftop solar segment in India at RenewX 2018 @renewxindia...
ORB'S SHOWCASE AT RENEWX 2018
Orb Energy at RenewX 2018 @renewxindia. Thanks for exploring Orb’s high-efficiency solar panels and rooftop solar offerings.
ORB'S SHOWCASE AT RENEWX 2018
Orb’s CEO, Damian, sharing his viewpoints on the future of distributed solar in India @renewxindia. We are excited about the future prospects...
500KWP ROOFTOP SOLAR @ SRI VIDYANIKETHAN ENGG. COLLEGE, TIRUPATI
Orb Energy installs 500 Kilowatt #rooftop #solar at Sri Vidyaniketan Engg College, Tirupati. Orb’s collateral free solar loan accelerates solar adoption. Annual electricity cost savings of ~INR 25,77,000. Payback in ~4Yrs, 4Mts. Inaugurated by Ms.Lakshmi Manchu
20KWP ROOFTOP SOLAR @ SHREE DEVI NURSING HOME, MYSURU
Orb Energy installs 20 Kilowatt rooftop solar at Shree Devi Nursing Home, Mysuru, Karnataka. Reduces cost of power from INR 7.85 to estimated INR 3.58 per unit. Annual electricity cost savings of ~INR 1,26,243. Payback in ~5 years
100KWP ROOFTOP SOLAR @ DR.KV SUBBA REDDY ENGG COLLEGE, KURNOOL
Orb Energy installs 100 Kilowatt rooftop solar at Dr. K.V Subba Reddy Engg College, Kurnool, AP. Reduces cost of power from INR 9 to estimated INR 2.87 per unit. Annual electricity cost savings of ~INR 9,06,167. Payback in ~3 years 8 months
40KWP ROOFTOP SOLAR @ SANATHANA DHARMA COLLEGE, ALLEPPY
Orb Energy installs 40 Kilowatt rooftop solar at Sanathana Dharma College, Alleppey, Kerala. Reduces cost of power from INR 9.90 to estimated INR 3.2 per unit. Annual electricity cost savings of ~INR 3,96,171. Payback in ~3 years 6 months
40KWP ROOFTOP SOLAR @ SPANDANA HEALTH CARE, BENGALURU
Orb Energy installs 40 Kilowatt rooftop solar at Spandana Health Care, Bengaluru. Reduces cost of power from INR 8.06 to estimated INR 3.49 per unit. Annual electricity cost savings of ~INR 2,70,224. Payback in approximately 4 years 5 months
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