India accelerated its solar energy deployment, surpassing Japan to rank as the world’s third-largest solar power generator in 2023. This growth aligns with global trends, emphasizing the importance of clean electricity to meet rising demand and combat climate change. The report by global energy think tank Ember said India ranked ninth in solar energy deployment in 2015. With electricity generation accounting for nearly half of India’s annual carbon dioxide emissions (1.18 gigatonnes in 2023), accelerating the transition to cleaner generation sources is imperative for the country to meet both its developmental and climate goals.

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