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Sahdev, Shweta Choubey, Gitanjali Patel, Ishwari, Digeshari Sahu, Khulesh Sahu, Janak Ram, Tushar Sahu, Parmanand
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Department of Basic Sciences and Humanities, Government Engineering College Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India.
Department of Basic Sciences and Humanities, Government Engineering College, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India.
Department of Physics, Govt. D.B. Girls P.G. (Autonomous) College Raipur, (Aff. to Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh).
Department of Chemistry, Aryabhatta Art’s & Science College, Kopra, (Aff. to Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh).
Department of Physics, Govt. Rajiv Lochan College, Rajim (Aff. to Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University) Raipur, Chhattisgarh).
Department of Mathematics, Govt. M.V.P.G. College Mahasamund (Affiliated by Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh).
*Corresponding Author, Email- Sahdevsahurkb@gmail.com
Published In:
Volume - 38,
Issue - 1,
Year - 2025
DOI:
10.52228/JRUB.2025-38-1-13 
ABSTRACT:
The period between 2021 and 2025 has been particularly transformative, with the country significantly expanding its installed solar capacity and adopting innovative policy frameworks. The Government of India, through the National Solar Mission and various state-level initiatives, has accelerated the adoption of solar power by incentivizing both centralized solar parks and decentralized rooftop solutions. From 41.2 GW in 2021, India’s total installed solar capacity rose impressively to over 105.6 GW by 2025, reflecting a strong commitment to renewable energy goals and climate action. Landmark programs like the PM-KUSUM scheme for farmers, rooftop solar subsidies, and the expansion of solar parks in states like Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Karnataka have played a key role. The establishment of domestic manufacturing incentives under the “Atmanirbhar Bharat” initiative further bolstered India's solar supply chain. This paper reviews the progress and policy direction in India’s solar energy sector during this period, highlights the major achievements in capacity building, and discusses the wide-ranging benefits of solar energy. These include environmental sustainability, economic resilience, job creation, energy security, and social empowerment, particularly in rural and remote areas. As India strides toward its 2030 targets of 500 GW non-fossil capacities, solar energy is poised to remain a cornerstone of the country’s sustainable development and green energy future.
Cite this article:
Sahdev, Choubey, Patel, Ishwari, Sahu, Sahu, Ram, Sahu and Parmanand (2025). Review on Solar Energy in India, Achievements (2021–2025), and Benefits of Solar Energy. Journal of Ravishankar University (Part-B: Science), 38(1), pp. 189-204. DOI:DOI: https://doi.org/10.52228/JRUB.2025-38-1-13
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