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India
India does not have a national FIT program. The central government encourages states to develop programs to promote production of electricity from renewable sources.
Summary
In 2001, the Prime Minister of India announced a goal of producing 10% of the new planned capacity over the next ten years from renewable resources.
Following central government policy, 15 states have announced policies for grid connectivity of renewable energy projects. The State of Maharashtra created a tariff for solar power.
Legal analysis
Read more information about laws and policies encouraging the development of renewable energy in India.
More information
SOLAR / WAVE POWER PLANT POLICY
Unofficial Translation of G.R. Policy on generation of power through solar energy e.g. solar thermal, solar photovoltaic, solar photo-synthesis, wave energy etc. Government of Maharashtra. Industries, Energy & Labour Department. Mantralaya, Mumbai 400 032. Government Resolution No. NCP-1099/P.No.319/Urja-7. Dated 9th July, 1999 (Marathi G.R.)