This article discusses the solar-assisted technologies from the Indian subcontinent to address the sustainable development targets developed by the United Nations program. For water and renewable energy

technologies presented in this paper include carbon sequestration

solar biomass

power plants with thermal and photovoltaic systems

irrigation systems

heating systems

dryers

distillation systems

solar desalination

and water treatment. Various techniques are suggested for clean water recovery using solar distillation

solar stills

and desalination. Various methods of solar drying the fruits and vegetables have been discussed using flat-plate collector. Power production from solar–thermal

solar–photovoltaic

and solar–biomass systems are covered from recent studies. Prospects on future solar energy research is recommended on solar cells

magnetized solar stills

heat pump-integrated solar power production systems

and plasmonic nanofluids in solar collectors. In conclusion

the outlook for solar technologies is examined.