PM Suryodaya Yojana

The Indian government announced the 'Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana,' aiming to install rooftop solar power systems in one crore households

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In 2014, the Rooftop Solar Programme aimed to achieve 40 GW installed capacity by 2022, later extended to 2026

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The new scheme focuses on installing solar power systems on 1 crore residential rooftops, to reduce energy bills and achieve self-reliance

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India's total solar capacity is around 73.31 GW, with rooftop solar capacity at 11.08 GW

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Rajasthan leads in total capacity, while Gujarat tops the list for rooftop solar

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Consumers can benefit from the Rooftop Programme through DISCOM tendered projects or the National Portal facilitating Direct Benefit Transfer

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International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts the largest energy demand growth for India in the next 30 years, solar power being crucial

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Solar power contributes significantly to the 180 GW share of renewable energy capacity, aligning with the goal of 500 GW capacity by 2030

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India's commitment to expanding solar capacity is evident through the progress from less than 10 MW in 2010 to 70.10 GW in 2023

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