MNRE Notifies Year-wise Targets to Achieve the 100GW Solar Capacity
The New and Renewable Energy Ministry (MNRE) has notified a resolution on 6th July, 2015, which defines the Year-wise targets, so as to achieve the 100GW solar Capacity in next 7 years (I.e. by FY 2021-22).
The Ministry has stated that out of total 100GW solar energy target, 40GW solar capacity will be achieved through the Solar Rooftop system installations, while the remaining 60GW will come through medium and large scale grid connected solar power projects including projects in the solar parks.
The Year-wise targets defined to accomplish the targets of 100GW solar power is provided in the graph below:
The resolution also states that the three separate schemes supported by Government of India for capacity 19200 MW with financial allocation of 15050 crore will be launched, and MNRE may issue a detailed action plan for achieving the targets.
The MNRE Resolution can available here.