new rooftop solar power scheme

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PM Modi launches new rooftop solar power scheme: What it is, why it is needed
 Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana:
 Prime Minister Modi announced the “Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana,” a scheme for installing 
solar power systems on residential rooftops.
 The goal is to install rooftop solar on 1 crore (10 million) houses to reduce electricity bills 
and make India self-reliant in the energy sector.
 Current Solar Capacity 
 India’s total solar power installed capacity is approximately 73.31 GW.
 Rooftop solar capacity is around 11.08 GW.
 Rajasthan leads in total solar capacity with 18.7 GW, followed by Gujarat with 10.5 GW.
 Gujarat tops the list in rooftop solar capacity with 2.8 GW, followed by Maharashtra with 1.7 
GW.
 Solar power contributes signifi cantly to India’s renewable energy capacity, which stands at 
around 180 GW.
 Importance of Solar Energy Expansion:
 India is expected to experience the largest energy demand growth globally in the next 30 
years.
 To meet this demand and reduce reliance on coal, India aims to achieve 500 GW of renewable 
energy capacity by 2030.
 Expanding solar power capacity is crucial, considering India’s energy needs and its commitment 
to renewables.
 Rooftop Solar Programme (Phase II):
 Launched in 2014, the programme aims to increase rooftop solar capacity in residential 
sectors.
 It provides Central Financial Assistance and incentives to distribution companies (DISCOMs).
 The goal is to reach 40 GW of rooftop solar capacity by March 2026.
 The programme has already increased rooftop solar capacity from 1.8 GW in March 2019 to 
10.4 GW in November 2023.
 Surplus solar power can be exported to the grid, and consumers receive monetary benefi ts for 
the surplus power.

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