CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Central Government announced that it has extended the Rooftop Solar Programme till 31 March, 2026.

Detailed explanation-2: -The scheme-Surya Urja Rooftop Yojana-Gujarat (SURYA-Gujarat)-was launched in August 2019 to promote the installation of large-scale solar rooftop systems on private residential roof-terraces. Gujarat leads the country in solar power generation under the solar rooftop scheme, the minister said.

Detailed explanation-3: -According to the latest data released by the ministry, 8, 877-MW rooftop solar capacity was added as on 31 March 2023 as against 7, 520 MW as on 30 September 2022.

Detailed explanation-4: -A parliamentary panel has attributed low installation of solar roof-top and wind energy projects as key reasons for the shortfall in achieving India’s renewable energy capacity target of 175 GW by 2022.