India’s Solar Energy Future

February 25, 2014

This report analyzes and clarifies the regulatory and institutional frameworks put in place by the Indian government to promote investment in India’s solar energy sector. To date, lack of clarity and comprehension has inhibited investment in India’s economy in sectors ranging from defense technology to retail. This report aims to articulate India’s institutional structures in solar energy.

Public institutions have played a crucial role in India’s economic growth, and it is therefore critical to understand the regulations and reforms that India has taken to promote private domestic and foreign investment in infrastructure. Included in the report is a detailed picture of the different institutions involved in policy formulation, distribution, and administration of solar energy in India.