Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI) – ECONOMY

News: Granted Navratna status on August 30, 2024, enhancing its financial and operational autonomy

 

What’s in the news?

·         Established: 2011

·         Parent Ministry: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India

·         Purpose: Promote and facilitate the development of solar energy projects in India

 

Functions:

  • Develop and operate solar power projects
  • Facilitate project implementation through policy support and financial assistance
  • Promote solar energy technology and innovation

 

Key Initiatives:

    • Solar park development
    • Implementation of various solar power schemes
    • Support for large-scale solar projects and rooftop solar installations
  • Capacity: Cumulative generation capacity of 69.25 GW
  • Turnover: ₹13,118.68 crore
  • Mission: Enhance the deployment of solar energy, contributing to India’s renewable energy goals and reducing carbon emissions
  • Headquarters: New Delhi, India
  • Recent Development: Granted Navratna status on August 30, 2024, enhancing its financial and operational autonomy

 Source :  https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2050232