Solar Energy to Meet Power Demand
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Current Solar Energy Dependence | 12-14% of total energy consumption. |
| Target by 2030 | Increase solar energy dependence to over 40%. |
| Electricity Demand Growth | Expected to rise by 8-10% annually due to urbanization and industrial growth. |
| Key Initiatives | - Promotion of solar production centers (government & private sectors). |
| - Rooftop solar plants scheme. | |
| - Installation of subsidized rooftop systems at 500,000 houses under PM Suryaghar Yojana. | |
| Solar Capacity (2023-24) | Over 1,296 Mw commissioned. |
| Best Year for Solar Commissioning | 2021-2022: Over 5,398 Mw commissioned. |
| Total Solar Capacity (Dec 2023) | Over 15,195 Mw aggregate. |
| Solar Energy Potential | Assessed at 142 Gw. |
| Advantages | - High solar radiation. |
| - Large number of sunny days. | |
| - Availability of unutilized government and private land. | |
| PM Surya Ghar Yojana Objective | Install rooftop solar power systems in one crore households nationwide. |
| Benefits of Rooftop Solar Panels | - Reduces grid-connected electricity consumption. |
| - Saves electricity costs. | |
| - Allows exporting surplus power to the grid for monetary benefits. |