Authors

1. Samridhhi Mandawat
2. Asit Acharya

Affiliation

• Senior Business Analyst, Preferred Square, Gurugram

Abstract

The abundance of solar radiation in India's geophysical position is amazing because the nation
accepts enough radiation to meet its whole annual energy requirement. Radiation is frequently used
in thermal and photovoltaic (PV) applications. As solar water heating technology is the most
widespread permitted application, the nation has readily accepted solar thermal technologies. Aside
from specific devices or systems, solar pumps, solar street lights, solar home systems, and solar
lanterns, all of which fall under the umbrella of solar PV technologies, could be useful in both urban
and rural locations.
This paper tries to examine the key elements influencing and supporting India's increasing use of
solar energy. Empirical research has demonstrated that there is a considerable impact on the
expansion of solar energy usage from government regulations, local participation, solar energy
finances, and climatic circumstances. This study also seeks to uncover a fresh set of independent
factors that influence India's expanding solar energy use.

Keywords

Solar Planning, Energy Security, Solar Financing, SDG 7, Solar CBA

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