Turning sunshine into power: Government initiatives and the remarkable rise of solar energy

Abstract

In this modern era, electricity is becoming an essential factor for economic development and improvement of quality of life of the people. The increase in atmospheric temperature and unlimited want for humans are driving up our demand for electricity and it will pave a way for an alternative source of energy, that is, solar energy or solar electricity. Solar energy is a clean, cheap and plentifully available energy, and also it is a renewable energy, that means it can be regenerate again and again. Governments played a pivotal role in the advancement of solar electricity by implementing supportive policies and financial incentives. In recent years the Government has introduced many electricity policies and various schemes for the promotion of renewable energy. This paper examines the historical evolution of India’s energy policy with a special emphasis on solar energy and discovers its development from the early Five-Year Plans to current national and state-level initiatives. This study attempts to understand the extent to which the government’s solar energy initiatives have been able to bring about changes in the economy. Sustained policy support, innovation, and investment in solar energy sector are pivotal for achieving both energy security and environmental sustainability, making solar energy a central pillar of India’s clean energy transition.