PUDUCHERRY: Venkaiiah Naidu vice president said lack of solar cells and modules produced domestically is the biggest obstacle that inhibits the growth of the nation in the solar sector and urges Indian companies to reduce dependence and independence in this sector.
The inauguration of a 2.4MW solar power plant at Pondicherry University on Monday, Naidu suggested increased production by facilitating manufacturing plant settings and publishing government subsidy programs to encourage small players.
“We are still dependent on imported solar components that are being used by Indian companies to make panels.
We need to reduce this dependence and reach Aatma NIRBHAR BHARAT (India Mandiri) in solar modules and solar cells.
We must quickly run production with Relieves Manufacturing Factory Settings, publish subsidized programs by the government and encourage small players.
Countries in particular must lead actively in this case, “Naidu said.
Naidu said the lack of trained labor was another obstacle in the exponential growth of diesel fuel and other renewable energy sources.
“Given the potential of India’s growth over the next few years, we must invest in training labor with the latest technology in the renewable sector.
Surya Mitras scheme (project to encourage entrepreneurs in the solar energy sector) is one good example.” He said.
While indicating that India was blessed with the potential of extensive solar energy, Naidu said the National Institute of Solar Energy (Nise) has assessed that the country’s solar potential is around 748GW assuming 3% of the desert area will be borne by solar photovoltaic modules.
“This is a great opportunity waiting to be explored to provide reliable electricity to our remote areas, to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and to achieve energy security,” he said.
He said this country now has more than 40GW of the mounted solar capacity.
“Today, we are ranked globally in solar capacity and quickly become a global leader in energy transitions.
We are also well placed to meet our renewable energy targets committed at the Paris climate conference in 2030,” he said.
He urged the university to conduct research and projects that have renewable energy components.
“My advice to educational institutions is to encourage students to take the project last year and internship in the field of renewable energy and in the science of material.
This will not only improve the prospect of their work but will also help in promoting innovation and improvement in our domestic solar industry , “he said.