(a) whether the use of solar energy has increased in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise including in districts of Karnataka;
(c) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to promote solar energy
during the last three years and the current year; and
(d) the steps taken to increase the potential and encourage the use of renewable
energy in the country?
THE MINISTER OF NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER
(SHRI R.K. SINGH)
(a) Yes, Sir
(b) The installed solar capacity in the country has increased from 2632 MW in March 2014 to 48088 MW till 31.12.2021. The state wise installed solar capacity as on 31-12-2021 is given at Annexure-I.
The installed solar capacity in Karnataka has also increased from 31 MW in March 2014 to 7497 MW till 31.12.2021. The district-wise installed solar capacity in Karnataka is placed at Annexure-II.
(c) & (d) The Government has taken various steps to promote renewable energy including solar energy. The details are placed at Annexure-III.
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