Democratising renewable energy deployment to be next frontier: Govt

Highlighting India’s drive to bring in more energy access with a target of 450 gigawatts (GW) by 2030 and through reduction of prices and use of clean fuels, Union Minister RK Singh said increasing efficiencies in solar PV and wind modules are bringing down prices, enhancing affordability and accessibility of energy and supporting better standards of living.

Speaking at the Valedictory Session of the 3rd Edition of the Renewable Energy (RE) Expo and Conference, RE-INVEST, 2020, on Saturday, Minister of Power and New and Renewable Energy and Skills Singh said: “This edition of the RE-INVEST has been a huge success despite COVID-19 pandemic. India has continued to innovate in renewable energy deployment by increasing capacities and adopting practical solutions, newer technologies and market mechanisms.