Global solar investments to touch $500 billion this year: Pralhad Joshi

05 Nov 2024 Evaluate

Expressing optimism over solar investments, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has asserted that global solar investments will touch $500 billion this year from the $393 billion level in 2023 and said it is the most affordable energy source in many regions, surpassing coal and gas. He added these investments are not only adding new capacity but also driving down the cost of energy from solar worldwide.

Joshi, who is also President of International Solar Alliance (ISA), said ‘This rapid growth is fuelled by record-breaking investments. Global solar investments have grown from $144 billion in 2018 to $393 billion in 2023 and are expected to reach $500 billion by the end of 2024.’ He stated today solar power has become the most affordable source of electricity in many regions, surpassing coal and gas. 

He also informed that ISA is guided by the 'Towards 1000' strategy which aims to mobilise $1,000 billion of investments in solar energy solutions by 2030. He added ‘This is our strategy: to deliver energy access to 1,000 million people; installation of 1,000 GW of solar energy capacity; and mitigate emissions to the tune of 1,000 MT of carbon dioxide every year’. He stated that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, India has set ambitious renewable energy targets, and achieved remarkable milestones.


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