This factsheet from the Green Powered Future Mission (GPFM) focuses on technical challenges and innovative solutions for integrating variable renewable energy (VRE) at the grid edge. It presents eight international case studies demonstrating advances in environmental monitoring, DC microgrids, and digital intelligence to improve reliability, power quality, and ecological compatibility of VRE systems in remote or sensitive areas. Key solutions include high-efficiency converters, real-time simulation platforms, smart substations, and data-driven planning tools—all supporting affordable, reliable, and scalable renewable integration in diverse environments.