The aggressive solar installation target of 175 GW by 2022, was expected to generate 300,000 jobs in the country. However, poor policies, low tariffs, the cap on power tariffs<\/a>, and increasing imports are hampering any growth in these renewable energy sectors. The country installed just 1,480 MW of wind power installations in 2018-19. The government’s emphasis on driving lower tariffs has dampened the spirits of many wind developers. It is difficult for small and medium wind energy companies to survive in such harsh competition. Introduction of a price cap also defeated the whole purpose.<\/p>\n \u201cWe have suffered in the last two years,\u201d says\u00a0Tulsi Tanti, the Chairman of the Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association.<\/em><\/p>\n Source: Business Line<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Similarly, the solar energy sector has also suffered mainly due to cheap imports from neighboring countries like China. This has led to the slowdown of manufacturing activity in the country. The falling installation has affected the rooftop solar segment, which is the largest employment generator<\/strong><\/a>. India\u00a0has cumulative rooftop installation\u00a0of a mere 2.5 GW way below the 40 GW target. The Indian government which is looking at generating millions of jobs for the jobless should take these factors into consideration rather than being fixated on reaching record low levels of price tariff.<\/p>\n![\"stock-footage-solar-panels-and-wind-turbines\"](\"http:\/\/www.greenworldinvestor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/stock-footage-solar-panels-and-wind-turbines.jpg\")
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