With the tax India wants to fund research and innovative projects in renewable energy technologies. Indian Finance Minister Prnab Mukherjee estimates that the tax can generate an income of US$ 543 million per annum. India targets a total capacity of 20 GW solar power in 2022.
India raises coal tax for renewable energies
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