Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that India’s clean energy transition is gathering pace, with solar power playing a growing role in meeting the country’s energy needs.
Mr Modi said this while sharing an article written by Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi and founder of Bloomberg L.P, Michael R Bloomberg.
The Prime Minister noted that the article stresses the growth of renewable energy, the expansion of rooftop solar and investments in storage and transmission. It also highlighted how this shift is helping reduce electricity bills, create jobs and strengthen energy security.
Sharing another article written by Mr Joshi, the Prime Minister said that India’s solar energy journey is opening up new opportunities. Mr Modi said that the Union Minister has highlighted the growth of solar power in India, driven by initiatives such as PM Surya Ghar and PM-KUSUM.
Mr Joshi, in his article, also stressed what lies ahead for India, from solar-powered agriculture and energy storage to manufacturing and green jobs, as the country works towards its 500 Gigawatt renewable energy target.
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