CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Rajasthan has the highest solar power generation potential of any state in the country. The state recently surpassed Karnataka as the leading state in solar installations. As of December 2022, Rajasthan’s operational solar power projects produced roughly 16,060 MW of solar energy.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Solar Power park has a capacity of 2,050 MW and is the World’s second largest photovoltaic solar park after 2245 MW Bhadla Solar Park in Rajasthan.

Detailed explanation-3: -Recently, India stands 4th in solar PV deployment across the globe as on end of 2021. Solar power installed capacity has reached around 61.97 GW as on 30th November, 2022. Presently, solar tariff in India is very competitive and has achieved grid parity.

Detailed explanation-4: -The programme is to be implemented through the Urban Local Bodies of the respective cities. The MNRE/GOI vide its sanction dated 25.6. 09 has conveyed its approval for development of Faridabad and Gurgaon cities as Solar Cities at estimated cost of Rs.