High Irradiance, Low Installations: The Solar Gap in Eastern and Central India
Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand have an operational solar capacity of under 2 GW
April 21, 2026
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India’s average solar irradiance ranges from 3.5–5.5 kWh/m²/day across the country, with nearly every state offering significant potential for solar energy generation. However, several states with high irradiance and ample wasteland have failed to tap into the opportunity.
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B.S. Nagaraj
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