Solar Energy Harnessing in India: An Overview

Owing to India's growing economy, the energy demand is ever increasing, but there is a severe shortage of supply. Increasing concern over environmental pollution caused by fossil fuels has triggered exploration of non-renewable energy resources. Out of such alternate energy sources, solar energy has garnered much interest all over the world due to its easy availability and abundance. In this paper, the benefits and importance of solar energy is highlighted. An overview of potential of solar energy harnessing in India, its present status, barriers and challenges, and the supportive government policies and future prospective is presented.