India This Decade

Solar Energy Possibilities in India


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India's solar panel and electrification industry is on the cusp of remarkable growth in the upcoming years. As of 2020, solar power only accounted for less than 4% of India's electricity generation, while coal held a significant share of close to 70%. However, by 2040, these figures are projected to converge around the low 30%s, indicating a momentous shift towards solar power. This transformation is primarily driven by India's ambitious policy objectives, particularly the goal of achieving 450 GW of renewable capacity by 2030. Additionally, the extraordinary cost competitiveness of solar power is expected to outperform existing coal-fired power by 2030, even in conjunction with battery storage. At the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP 26) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Prime Minister further announced a revised target of 500 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030.

 

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India This DecadeBy Amaya