Intro (Micro Notes):
• India’s solar potential = ~748 GW (MNRE)
• 300+ sunny days/year; 5.5–6.0 kWh/m²/day insolation in most regions
• Solar key to India’s INDC targets, energy transition, rural electrification
Immense Solar Potential – Data & Examples:
• Rajasthan: Highest solar potential (142 GW) – vast arid land, high insolation
• Gujarat: 35+ GW potential, long coastline, successful RE zones (e.g., Charanka Solar Park)
• Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh: Large solar parks (e.g., Rewa Ultra Mega)
• Ladakh: High insolation + cold desert ideal for PV efficiency
• Floating solar: Potential in states like Kerala, West Bengal, and Telangana
Regional Variations – Factors:
• Cloud cover in NE, Himachal, Uttarakhand → Lower generation
• Land constraints in states like Kerala, Goa
• Transmission bottlenecks → E.g., solar-rich Rajasthan, RE not fully evacuated
• Policy differences → States like Gujarat proactive vs others lagging
• Investment patterns & public-private partnerships → Uneven across states
Conclusion (Micro Notes):
• Despite high national potential, solar development varies due to geography, infrastructure, policy, and investment disparities
• Need pan-India grid parity, localized policies, R&D to bridge regional gaps in solar deployment
