Air Pollution Threatens Solar Energy in India
Published on: March 18, 2025
- A study from IIT Delhi warns that air pollution and climate change could reduce solar panel efficiency.
- India’s goal is to produce 50% of its electricity from non-fossil sources by 2030.
- Solar panel performance depends on sunlight quality, temperature, and airflow.
- Pollution causes “global dimming,” reducing solar radiation reaching panels.
- By 2050, solar efficiency could drop by 2.3%, leading to an annual loss of 840 GWh of electricity.
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