08 February 2025: PIB Summary For UPSC
1. India Achieves Historic Milestone of 100 GW Solar Power Capacity
(Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2100603®=3&lang=1 )
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Government’s Commitment to Green Energy
- Union Minister Pralhad Joshi highlighted India’s transformation in the energy sector under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.
- Initiatives like solar panels, solar parks, and rooftop solar projects have significantly boosted solar energy production.
- The PM SuryaGhar Muft Bijli Yojana is helping households install rooftop solar systems, making clean energy more accessible.
Rapid Growth in Solar Power Sector
- Solar power capacity grew by 3,450% in the last decade, from 2.82 GW in 2014 to 100 GW in 2025.
- As of January 31, 2025, India has:
- 100.33 GW installed capacity
- 84.10 GW under implementation
- 47.49 GW under tendering
- In 2024, 24.5 GW of solar capacity was added, more than double that of 2023.
Top-Performing States
- Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh have contributed significantly to solar installations.
Growth in Rooftop Solar and Manufacturing
- The rooftop solar sector added 4.59 GW in 2024, a 53% increase from 2023.
- Solar module production grew from 2 GW in 2014 to 60 GW in 2024, with a target of 100 GW by 2030.
Conclusion
- With ongoing policy support, India is ensuring clean, sustainable, and affordable energy for millions while striving for energy independence.
| PYQ: India has immense potential for solar energy though there are regional variations in its development. Elaborate. (250 words/15m) (UPSC CSE (M) GS-1 2020) |
| Practice Question: India has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 100 GW of installed solar power capacity. Discuss the factors behind this rapid growth and the challenges that remain in achieving the target of 500 GW non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity by 2030. (250 Words /15 marks) |
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