Tapping solar power, and showing the light too

In an energy-deficient state, Karnataka has been trying to channel its resources towards raising the contribution of renewable sources.

While wind energy, the first renewable energy generation effort, never received the attention it required, there’s a glimmer of hope through its new solar power policy that has been hailed across the country. Since 2010, the energy department has been trying to increase the capacity of renewable energy, its contribution to the power grid and make Karnataka self-sufficient.

While the Solar Policy 2011-16 was appreciated, the realisation of these efforts fell much short of expectations. However, with the central government giving it a major push over the past few years, the state energy department has made a successful effort in getting onto the solar power generation bandwagon.Read more…

Tapping solar power, and showing the light too