Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi proposed to form a task force, in consultation with the Ministry of Power, to align the efforts of all stakeholders to achieve the target of 500 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2030.
He also exhorted the experts in the Renewable Energy Industry and senior government officials to prepare a road map to achieve the target of 500 GW.
Joshi made a clarion call while inaugurating the two-day “Chintan Shivir” organised by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in Bhubaneswar.
“In this REChintanShivir, I have directed all officials and concerned stakeholders to arrive at comprehensive solutions to all issues and create a roadmap ahead with its collective experience and wisdom to achieve the target of 500 GW by 2030,” said Joshi.
He emphasised that the target of 500 GW by 2030 is not merely a goal but a clarion call for action. Highlighting the country’s progress towards achieving the target, Joshi noted that the country has already achieved 212 GW from non-fossil fuel sources, placing it on track to exceed the 2030 target.
Joshi stressed the importance of concerted, collaborative efforts among all stakeholders to overcome challenges and expedite progress in the renewable energy sector.
The minister outlined the key issues raised by stakeholders, including challenges related to land acquisition, transmission infrastructure, power purchase agreements, energy storage, and other critical factors affecting the sector.
