India’s flagship solar initiative, PM-Surya Ghar has marked significant progress towards the goal of 1,800 GW green energy by 2047, informed New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi.

The Minister said that PM-Surya Ghar initiative has crossed 8.5 lakh rooftop installations and soon it would power 10 million households with solar energy.

ZeeBiz reported quoting IANS:

“The government aims to achieve 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, with a long-term vision of 1,800 GW by 2047. The target would position India as a global leader in renewable energy while meeting its energy needs and contributing to global decarbonisation efforts.”

The Minister was speaking at the third India Energy Transition Summit hosted by FICCI.

The minister said that India’s renewable energy capacity has already increased from 75 GW in 2014 to over 220 GW showing notable growth in the sector.