Why Solar?
Solar Electricity is the best way to power your home or business that benefits the environment.
We feel proud to say that India is the leading generators of solar energy in the world due to our ideal geographical sunlight. The country receives tropical sunlight and has clear skies for up to 300 days every year. Our country's solar installed capacity reached 35.12 GW as of 30 June 2020 which is two years ahead of schedule. The account of rooftop solar power is 2.1 GW, in which 70% is industrial or commercial. The resulted benefit of the solar power is extremely beneficial – not only for environment but also for a private economy. - Saves money in the long run as it cuts electricity bills - Reduces carbon footprints - Low maintenance costs - Government schemes
Today's Solar Insight
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Indian Solar Industry
Cabinet approves Phase-II of Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Programme for achieving cumulative capacity of 40,000 MW from Rooftop Solar Projects by the year 2022. In this regard, central financial assistance for the residential sector will be 40% for RTS systems up to 3 kW capacity and 20% for RTS systems with 3 kW- 10 kW capacities. For group housing societies, it will be 20% for RTS plants for supply of power for common areas. No central financial assistance will be available for institutional, educational, social, commercial, government establishments.
A number of measures taken to popularise Rooftop Solar Power System. These include providing CFA, persuade states to notify the net/gross metering regulations, initiate DG S&D rate contract and Suryamitra program, availability of concessional loans for disbursal of loans to industrial and commercial sectors etc.
Kusum Scheme to promote use of solar energy among farmers. The scheme aims to increase solar installations by 25,750 MW by 2022, with total financial assistance of more than INR 34,000 crores. The scheme calls for installation of 17.5 lakh solar-powered agricultural pumps, 10,000 MW of decentralized ground-mounted grid-connected renewable power plants, and solarisation of 10 lakh grid connected solar-powered agricultural pumps.
Solar Panels on Rooftop of Trains. Railways have taken decision to provide solar panel on rooftop of general coaches of two number of day running intercity trains in Northern and Southern Railway and 50% Narrow Gauge coaches plying on Pathankot-Joginder Nagar route in Kangra Valley section and Kalka-Shimla section of Northern Railway for conducting extended trials for one year in all weather conditions.
Government to launch Technology Mission Centre on Solar Energy & Water Treatment in Chennai. In order to promote 'Make in India', the government has decided to set up these bodies for better research around silicon solar cells, wastewater management, water treatment, sensor development, storm water management and distribution and collection systems.