Modern development and potential uses of solar energy utilization in India: A review

Potential for solar energy is immense in India as it has maximum sunny days throughout the year. The fuel used in a thermal power plant is exhausting at a fast rate and is important to identify alternate source as solar power. India lying in the equator region is at 5th position in solar power generation across the globe. The power extracted from solar radiation has been on rise from the year 2017 and the government remains focused on it by making solar power as major contributor in renewable energy. This manuscript offers a summary of the present situation, status, and the forthcoming challenges of solar energy generation in India. It further emphasizes on completely diverse aspects related with solar energy, steps, and policy decision carry out by the government to satisfy the long run power demand.