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TITLE A Comparative Analysis of Solar Energy Technologies and Large-Scale Projects in Rajasthan: Assessing Policy Frameworks, Planning Strategies and Performance Efficiency
ABSTRACT The accelerating demand for energy driven by industrialization, urban expansion, and technological advancement has intensified global concerns regarding fossil fuel dependency and climate change. In this context, solar energy has emerged as a vital component of the global transition toward sustainable and low-carbon power generation. This paper presents a comparative analysis of solar energy technologies and large-scale solar projects in Rajasthan, India, with a focus on technological performance, policy frameworks, planning strategies, and implementation outcomes. The study examines the two principal solar technologies—Photovoltaic (PV) and Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)—highlighting their operational mechanisms and recent technological advancements. The declining cost of PV modules, significant improvements in system efficiency, and the integration of thermal storage in CSP systems have strengthened the feasibility of large-scale solar deployment. Rajasthan, owing to its high solar irradiance, vast desert land, and favorable climatic conditions, has emerged as a leading state in solar energy generation. Major projects such as the Bhadla Solar Park demonstrate successful implementation, while other projects remain under development, reflecting both achievements and gaps in execution. Although the state has made considerable progress in expanding installed capacity, a substantial portion of its estimated solar potential remains untapped.
AUTHOR Gajendra Kumar Tardia, Dr. Saurabh Kumar Jain Research Scholar, Department of Physics, Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women’s University, Jaipur, India Department of Physics, Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women’s University, Jaipur, India
VOLUME 13
ISSUE 1
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