Star Labelling of Solar Panels

Santhosh Kumar 27/10/2023

Star Labelling of Solar Panels upsc mind map
Context:
Indian government introduction
Source: PIB
Purpose
Enhance consumer awareness
Promote high-quality solar panels
Energy-efficient solar PV modules
Significance
Consumer empowerment
Provide quality and efficiency information
Emissions reduction by 2030
Estimated: 30 million tonnes of CO2
Voluntary for first two years
Related to "Made in India" Initiative
Solar Energy Expansion
Expected Growth by 2030
Additional 200 GW of solar panels
Star Labelling Programme details
Voluntary program
Rates energy efficiency
Scale of 1-5
Formulated by
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
Under Energy Conservation Act, 2001
Goal
Help consumers choose energy-efficient appliances
Expected savings by 2030
Electricity: 11.2 billion units
CO2 emissions: 9 million tonnes

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