In a step that is expected to have a positive impact on the environment, the Ministry of Coal has asked major coal companies to install solar panels on their sites.
The directive has been issued in the wake of the government’s commitment to achieve 50% of its cumulative electric power capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030.
According to the Ministry of Coal, solar power installation on government buildings will help minimise the carbon footprint of mining operations. The ministry further said plans are also in the pipeline to develop solar parks in reclaimed mining areas and other suitable lands.
The initiative is part of the government’s efforts to promote renewable energy sources and reduce carbon emissions. The country’s coal sector is expected to provide 9 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, and the Ministry of Coal is committed to playing a pioneering role in this regard.
The solar power industry has immense growth potential in India, and the Ministry of Coal’s initiative is expected to play a vital role in promoting this growth.
The country has a pressing need to shift to renewable energy sources, and the Ministry of Coal’s plan is a step in the right direction. Installing solar panels on coal company sites will help minimise the carbon footprint of mining operations and promote a more sustainable future for the country.
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