4 lakh solar energy systems installed in rural india in 3 years

The Government has said that over four lakh solar energy run systems were installed across the country in last three years.

"Around 4,10,500 solar energy run appliances including home lighting systems, lanterns, street lights, SPV pumps and cookers were installed in the last three fiscals," New and Renewable Energy Minister Farooq Abdullah said while replying to a Rajya Sabha query on Monday.

The research supported by the ministry has helped in improving the efficiency of solar cells from 12-13 percent to 14-16 percent, Abdullah added.