Incentives for solar energy sector

Why is it in news?
  • The Union Cabinet approved two production-linked incentive schemes for white goods (air-conditioners and LED lights) and high-efficiency solar photovoltaic modules.
Details:
  • The Cabinet approved Rs. 6,238-crore PLI scheme for air-conditioners and LEDs.
  • Objective: To make manufacturing in India globally competitive by removing sectoral disabilities, creating economies of scale and ensuring efficiencies.
  • It is designed to create complete component ecosystem in India and make India an integral part of the global supply chains.
White goods:
  • The scheme would extend an incentive of 4% to 6% on incremental sales of goods made in India for five years.
  • The scheme was estimated to lead to incremental investment of Rs. 7,920 crore over five years and lead to production worth Rs. 1.68 lakh crore, as well as lead to 4 lakh jobs.
Solar:
  • The Cabinet approved a proposal of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy for a PLI scheme for high efficiency solar PV modules with an outlay of Rs. 4,500 crore.
Source: The Hindu
Posted by Jawwad Kazi on 8th Apr 2021
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