1. Solar Power Projects in India
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It is an established fact that parts of Gujarat, Ladakh and Rajasthan region are the ones
which probably receive the maximum global radiation however Maharashtra, Andhra
Pradesh and parts of Madhya Pradesh are not very behind in their quota of radiation. As per
the studies the earth receives a radiation of 1600 - 2200 kWh/m2 every year which is
equivalent to 6,000 million GWh energy in every year.
Due dense population as well as high solar insulation India leads in generation of wind
power because of the perfect amalgamation in solar energy. Several thinkers and researcher
have recommended the Indian government to undertake solar power projects in India in
order to use this radiation as a renewable source of good energy. India has therefore
planned a total of 35,000 km2 area in Thar Desert in order to generate a total of around
2100 gig watts of electricity through this solar project.
Solar projects in India are gathering importance as solar energy is reckoned as one of the
most environment friendly resources of energy which are both positive as well as negatives
in it. The biggest advantage is that solar energy is renewable, it can easily be restored.
July 2009 witnesses $19 billion solar power project in India with plans leading to generation
of 20GW energy by the year 2020. This also made it mandatory to utilize solar energy
powered equipment in government offices, hotels, buildings and also hospitals. India also
launched National Solar Mission as a part of solar power projects in India which was also a
part of the plan on the issue of Climate Change and aimed to produce around 1,000 MW
energy by the year 2013.
Percentage of the solar energy generated in the country might just be 0.4% as compared to
overall production on energy in the country yet the country ranks first along with US in the
field of solar power and its production capacity. As the price involved in deployment of solar
energy it is still not a very popular option that people opt for and can only develop a market
with clients if the technology involved gets cheaper.

2. The government in India has tried promoting this alternative source of energy through
several means and strategies. In its budget of the year 2010-2011 the government allocated
10 billion worth currency for the purpose of establishing the Clean Energy Fund and
Jawaharlal National Mission for Solar Energy. The costs of the solar panels have been
reduced to a mere 5% as per the new budget and excise duty on the photovoltaic panels has
also been exempted.
The solar mission undertaken by the country also involves the panning to make around solar
lights available to around 20 million families by the year 2020. Grid producers are allowed
sale of their surplus utilities of solar power and will receive a tax holiday of 10 years. Also
there is the added advantage of easy finance made available by the banks as well as the
industry and includes a duty-free import related to the raw materials involved.