According to a report by KPMG, the ramp-up in solar power generation capacity and its competitiveness could disrupt traditional power generators. In some States which are promoting solar (and wind power) aggressively, conventional coal generators could see their plant load factors fall by as much as 10- 15 per cent by 2020.
The report added that the drop in PLF of coal-based power generators due to increased solar power capacity could accelerate after 2020. The report expects India to add at least 20,000 MW of solar power capacity each year after 2020.
