Reposted by Chris
Installed solar capacity in India has been growing by 40% a year. In March, it passed 150 gigawatts, and by 2030 is set to double again.
Analysts say the world’s most populous nation is on the verge of becoming the first major country to power its industrialization predominantly with solar energy.
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A First Among Major Nations, India Is Industrializing With Solar
While China's push to modernize sparked a surge in burning coal, India is turning to increasingly cheap solar to meet its booming energy needs. Though it faces big hurdles, including a rickety grid, I...
