Rapid solar power infrastructure development is the backbone of India’s climate ambitions and energy security. Elaborate (200 Words)
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KEY POINTS
· The recent power crisis once again highlighted India’s reliance on thermal power for generating electricity.
· The crisis stemmed from the convergence of multiple factors such as a shortage of coal stocks, post-Covid supply chain issues and record-high prices of coal in the international market.
· For instance, in 2021, solar module prices increased by up to 40 per cent due to raw material shortages and supply chain disruptions in China.
· Further, the R&D budget allocated to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) should be increased significantly from the current Rs 35 crore ($5 million).
· To increase the role of the industry in technology development, MNRE should mandate manufacturers to allocate 3 per cent of their revenues to R&D.
· MNRE could create demand-pull for new technologies by mandating government tendering agencies to use modules developed under the technology roadmap for at least 5 per cent of awarded solar capacity.
· Indian solar manufacturers could face a demand ceiling and low utilisation rates if they rely on the domestic market alone.
· It is expected that 41,000 workers would be required if domestic solar manufacturers were to achieve their current capacity expansion plans.
Samy uvaraj 3 years
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IAS Parliament 3 years
Try to bring coherence in the answer and incllude government schemes. Keep Writing.
Aravind R 3 years
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Try to cut short the way forward part and expand the main body of the answer. Keep Writing.
Hari 3 years
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Try to mention about cost, power purchjase agreement, renewable power obligation. Keep Writing.
KAUSHIK SRINIVASH R 3 years
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Try to include data to support your arguments and mention about speific examples and schemes. Keep Writing.
