If this one more step is taken, this will be the most progressive policy for rooftop solar," he added. Of this, 40 GW is to come from solar rooftop projects. However, India’ solar rooftop projects haven’t taken off. The government on its part is trying to promote solar rooftop, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently calling for each state to have at least one "solar city" whose electricity needs would be met entirely through rooftop solar power. “Gujarat model is already proving to be very important in solar power sector.

Source: Mint December 29, 2020 10:07 UTC