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India Invests INR200 Crore in Solar Research Breakthroughs

7/17/2025

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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has committed over INR200 crore to IIT Bombay's National Centre for Photovoltaic Research and Education, fueling India's ambitious solar R&D and 100 GW solar mission. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi emphasized breakthroughs in Silicon-Perovskite Tandem Solar Cells, paving the way for India to emerge as a frontrunner in cutting-edge solar technology.

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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has committed over INR200 crore to IIT Bombay's National Centre for Photovoltaic Research and Education, fueling India's ambitious solar R&D and 100 GW solar mission. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi emphasized breakthroughs in Silicon-Perovskite Tandem Solar Cells, paving the way for India to emerge as a frontrunner in cutting-edge solar technology.