India Saw 3,580 Pc Growth In Solar Power In 10 Yrs: Joshi

There has been an unprecedented increase in solar power capacity in the country – from 2.82 GW in 2014 to 104 GW today—showing a significant increase of 3,580 per cent in the last 10 years, Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, said on Saturday.

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By 2030, the production of solar modules will skyrocket and reach 150 GW and the capacity for solar cells will increase to 100 GW, with wafer production reaching 40 GW, said the Union Minister while inaugurating a state-of-the-art 5.4 GW solar cell gigafactory/manufacturing facility of Warree Energy at Chikhali in Gujarat. "This magnificent facility embodies the spirit of India and stands in the form of India's growing expertise in the global renewable energy scenario. The plant will not only cater to local needs but also position India as a major e