“It is sure because other sources of energy might be depleted but not of the sun. It will always continue to shine. It is pure because it helps the environment instead of polluting it and secure because it is a symbol of self-reliance,” said Modi while inaugurating Asia’s biggest–750 MW –solar power plant in Madhya Pradesh’s Rewa via video conferencing.
Prime Minister Narendra added, “India has emerged as the most attractive global market for clean energy and maintained self-reliance in electricity is a key component of the Centre’s ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ campaign.”
Launching a 750 MW solar project in Rewa in Madhya Pradesh through video-conferencing, Modi also said the state will emerge as a major hub for clean and cheap power in the country.
“Solar energy is sure, pure and secure and the country is now among the top five solar power producers in the world,” he said.
Modi cited the government’s policy on solar power and added the price of solar energy has come down to Rs 2-2.50 per unit from Rs 7-8 per unit in 2014. He added it has benefitted industries, employment generation, and people. “There is a discussion going on in the entire world as to how solar energy is so low-priced in India. When there is a discussion on renewable energy in the world, India is being seen as a model.”
He also expressed the hope that very soon India will be a major exporter of power. Prime Minister said India is also focusing on reducing its dependence on imports of various hardware needed for solar plants, like photovoltaic cells, battery and storage.
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