Against this backdrop of a fast-changing energy structure, there is no better time than now to shift to renewable sources such as solar. Government policies such as the Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) play a crucial role in steering this change. Set with the target of raising the proportion of renewable energy to total demand in the country, the RPO envisages 29. 91% by 2024-25, rising to 43 per cent, by 2025.

Embracing Solar Power: A National Imperative

As the world looks for an alternative source of energy that is sustainable, solar power is one of the few options available. India is most suited to implement large scale solar power since it has ample sunlight in the country. The RPO specifically reflects that the government is serious about promoting the utilization of renewable energy and reducing the dependence on conventional sources of energy and the social cost that comes with them.