New Delhi, Dec. 4 -- By 2030, India expects nearly 60-80 GW of renewable energy (RE) to come from commercial and industrial (C&I) developers, marking a major shift in how clean power grows in the country, said Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary in the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on Thursday.

Speaking at the India Edge Event held by CII, Sarangi said, "RE through C&I installation trend is also seen. By 2030, we estimate around 60-80 GW of RE would be provided by the developers of C&I."

The Secretary noted that the developers in this segment would play a major part in meeting India's clean energy needs by 2030. He added that rooftop solar panels are also spreading in many regions, and this trend will continue in the coming years. ...