What target is set for solar rooftops to be achieved by 2022?

Q.  Which of the following is/are true?

1) A target of 100 GW grid connected solar rooftops to be achieved by 2022 has been set.
2) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has tied up with ISRO for Geo tagging of all the Rooftop plants using ISRO’s VEDAS Portal.
- Published on 21 Dec 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Only 2
 
A target of 40 GW grid connected solar rooftops to be achieved by 2022 has been set.

So far, about 500 MW have been installed and about 3,000 MW has been sanctioned which is under installation.

All major sectors i.e. Railways, Airports, Hospitals, Educational Institutions; Government Buildings of Central/State/PSUs are being targeted besides, the private sector.

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has tied up with ISRO for Geo tagging of all the Rooftop plants using ISRO’s VEDAS Portal.

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