Awareness of alternatives to traditional energy sources is on the rise among Indians. However, despite growing energy consciousness, several initiatives launched by the government, and the urgent and critical need for accessible clean energy, an analysis of the ‘Solar Spectrum of New India’ reveals that as much as 97% respondents in India do not have solar rooftop system installed in their homes.The ‘Solar Spectrum of New India’ study, conducted by Luminous Power Technologies reflects the dichotomy wherein individuals exhibit awareness of the advantages of solar energy solutions, yet fail to embrace them.
While 85% believe their city has ideal weather conditions for installing solar-powered rooftop systems, underscoring a widespread recognition of its sustainability advantages, however, nearly a quarter of the respondents (24%) say solar energy solutions are inaccessible to them.On the front of specialized skills, 90% of respondents agree that specialized skills are necessary for the installation of solar solutions such as rooftop panels, indicating the perceived importance of technical expertise in the field. Nearly half of the respondents (45%) believe that skilled labour for implementing solar energy solutions is unavailable in their vicinity. The results indicate the gap between demand and supply of skilled personnel.
Elaborating on the research, Preeti Bajaj, MD & CEO, Luminous Power Technologies said, “At Luminous, we envision a future where communities across the nation come together to harness the immense potential of solar power, paving the way for a sustainable and energy-efficient tomorrow. This research aids us in understanding the changing consumer perceptions, their limitations as well as openness towards the adoption of new energy sources. The efforts must be directed towards bridging the skills gap and fostering a skilled workforce for India to unlock the full potential of solar energy and drive sustainable development across the country.”
