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PM Modi meets with Mark Widmar, CEO of First Solar

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Washington, Sep 23 Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Mark Widmar, CEO of @FirstSolar

They talked about India’s renewable energy landscape, particularly solar energy potential, and our target of 450 GW electricity generation from renewable sources by 2030. Discussions also took place about First Solar’s interest in setting up manufacturing facilities in India using their unique thin-film technology by availing the recently launched Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme, as well integrating India into global supply chains.

PM also said the subject of solar energy is very close to my heart, because it concerns the future of our planet. They also discussed why India is the right destination to invest in solar energy and also talked about our green hydrogen mission.