Question

In which year Rajasthan Solar Energy Policy was declared?  
1. 2015
2. 2017
3. 2019
4. 2018

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : 2019

The correct answer is 2019.

• In 2019, Rajasthan Solar Energy Policy was declared.
• The state of Rajasthan is endowed with the highest radiation levels in India.
• It implemented the Solar Policy to harness great untapped resources and meet its Renewable Portfolio Standard requirements.
• The State Government plans to systematically harness this potential and has set for itself an ambitious target of 30 GW capacity by 2024-25.
• It seeks to enhance energy security, create jobs in solar manufacturing and become the main exporter of renewable power to a third party and neighbouring states.
• The solar policy seeks to widespread the installation of solar water heating systems on all industrial buildings where hot water is required, large residential buildings, government and private hospitals, hotels and swimming pools.
• To reach such targets, the solar policy includes a combination of support tools:
  • Power producers are exempted from electricity duty on the energy they consume and can apply for incentives under the Industry Scheme.
  • Producers of solar thermal energy are granted access to the water quantity required for generation by local authorities.
  • Solar power will be guaranteed grid access under both the Indian Solar Mission and the Rajasthan Solar policy.