Narendra Modi · CC BY 2.0PM Modi: India's solar capacity crosses 160 GW, up from 2 GW
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing an international conference of the National Green Tribunal, said India's solar power capacity has surged from 2 GW to over 160 GW. He noted India's per-capita carbon emissions are less than half the global average, while developed nations emit about six times more. Over 50 lakh homes now have rooftop solar under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.
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- India's solar capacity rose from 2 GW to over 160 GW.
- PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: rooftop solar on 50 lakh+ homes.
- India's per-capita carbon emission is under half the global average.
- PM Modi cited early achievement of Paris Agreement goals.
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