India to Boost Renewables by Over $800 Million in 2020
In India, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has been given an annual increase of 10.62% or INR 57.53 billion (approximately $806.65 million) in the country’s 2020 national budget.
The energy sector as a whole has been allocated a budget of INR 220 billion (roughly $3 billion).
Up to INR 21.5 billion (about $301.46 million) has been allocated to develop grid-integrated solar energy projects.
Off-grid solar projects will be developed using an allocated budget of INR3.66 billion (roughly $51.34 million).
Source: Smart Energy International (link opens in a new window)
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