High installation cost barrier to adopt rooftop solar power

New Delhi: High cost of installation and lack of skilled workforce are among the top three barriers to adoption of rooftop solar power in India, according to a survey.

The survey was conducted by Luminous Power Technologies, involving 4,318 respondents from 5 metros and 8 non-metro cities. About 90 per cent of the respondents of 'Solar Spectrum of New India' survey acknowledge the need for specialized skills in solar panel installation, and 45 per cent believed skilled labour is unavailable locally. "The top barriers to the adoption of solar power in India are shortage of specialized skills, perceived cost implications and accessibility," it said.