(16th Apr – The Hindu) Tale of two countries (India – China), Solar power steam in more states
A tale of two countries (IND – CHN)
– China’s compounded annual growth rate was over 10% b/w 1990 – 2013.
& India achieved best 9% GR b/w 2003-09.
- Literacy level: India – 74 %, China – 95%
- IMR : India – 43/ 1000, China – 14 / 1000
- Per Capita Income –
- Per Capita income – China = 3500 $ = 3 x PCI (Ind)
- Saving Rate – India = 30% GDP, China = 51% GDP
Art. Ref: A tale of two countries – http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/imf-forecast-on-indias-growth/article7106093.ece
Solar power pick up steam in more states
- Feb, 2015 – 3383 MW – Total installed capacity of country
= 10% of total renewal power capacity (installed)
– – – >
- Gujarat – 949 MW
Raj – 902 MW
MP – 500 MW
MH – 334 MW
AP – 237 MW
PB – 120 MW
TN – 112 MW
Govt. Targets : Phase 1 (2010-2013) – 1100 MW ( < 1686 MW actual)
Till 2022 – 1,00,000 MW
1,00,000 MW by 2022 = 40,000 MW ( Roof top project ) + 40000 MW ( solar parks (grid connected)) + 20000 MW ( Large scale projects ).
Art. Ref. : Solar power picks up steam in more States – http://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/solar-power-progressing-in-more-states/article7106071.ece
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