Why West Bengal lags in India’s rooftop solar revolution
West Bengal lags significantly in India's booming rooftop solar sector, installing a mere 67 MW compared to Gujarat's 6,882 MW. Experts cite systemic issues like slow DISCOM approvals and weak local infrastructure, not a lack of sunlight, as the primary hurdles. This slow adoption represents a missed economic opportunity and jeopardizes India's ambitious climate targets, highlighting a critical need for improved execution at the state level.
West Bengal lags significantly in India's booming rooftop solar sector, installing a mere 67 MW compared to Gujarat's 6,882 MW. Experts cite systemic issues like slow DISCOM approvals and weak local infrastructure, not a lack of sunlight, as the primary hurdles. This slow adoption represents a missed economic opportunity and jeopardizes India's ambitious climate targets, highlighting a critical need for improved execution at the state level.
