In Short : India’s PM Surya Ghar Yojana has added 4.9 GW of residential rooftop solar capacity, with over 57.9 lakh applications submitted. However, only 13% of the target—1 crore systems—has been achieved. Challenges include delayed subsidy disbursement, low consumer awareness, financing hurdles, and fragmented supply chains. Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, and Rajasthan are leading, while other […]
India’s Solar Open Access Surges in 2024 Amid Challenges to Renewable Growth – EQ
In Short : India added 6.9 GW of solar open access capacity in 2024, a 77% rise from 2023, driven by low-cost Chinese imports. Maharashtra led with 18% of installations, followed by Rajasthan and Karnataka. The total capacity reached 20.2 GW, but challenges like weak tender demand and project delays threaten India’s 500 GW renewable […]