Second Phase of Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar PV Program Approved
The second phase of grid-connected rooftop solar PV program aims to achieve 40 GW of rooftop solar PV capacity by 2022
March 13, 2019
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The President of India has approved the launch of the second phase of grid-connected rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) program in India. The program aims to help achieve the target of 40 GW of rooftop solar PV capacity by 2022. Under phase-II, 38 GW of grid-connected rooftop solar PV capacity is expected to be installed. The central government will provide ₹118.14 billion (~$1.66 billion) as central financial assistance (CFA) for capacity building, service charges, and incentives to distribution companies (DISCOMs).