PANAJIAt a time when Goa is hard-pressed for power, the consumers are looking at options to mitigate their needs and some are turning to solar energy. But the solar scenario in Goa is not so heart-warming. In fact it is pathetic, more so, because Goa is a privileged State where there are 275 sunny days in a year, which can be a boon for the prosumers (producers and consumers) of solar power. But sadly, most of this solar energy that could be utilised and applied to so many usages, simply goes waste.The scheme for promotion of grid connected rooftop system with net metering was announced by the Central government. In lieu with it, the Goa State Solar Policy, notified in December 2017 was with 50 % interest free loan component. Due to the very low response the policy was amended in February 2019 with 50 % capital subsidy to beneficiaries of residential/institution and 20 %…
Has solar energy been underutilised in a State that enjoys 275 sunny days?
