Scope & Opportunities for Renewable Energy in Rural India
- 165% growth in renewable energy capacity from 76.38 GW (2014) to 203.1 GW (2024), making up 46.3% of total installed capacity.
- Rural India comprises 67% of the population & 37% of GDP, yet millions lack access to reliable electricity, highlighting the need for decentralized solar solutions.
- The Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana aims to install rooftop solar plants in 1 crore households, offering up to 300 units of free electricity per month with a financial outlay of Rs.75,021 crore.
- The National Green Hydrogen Mission (2023) targets 5 million metric tonnes of annual green hydrogen production by 2030, ensuring India’s leadership in ....
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