Solar Energy Policy-2017 Encourage participation of Private Sector and provide investment opportunities to set up solar power projects in the state. Support in providing environment friendly and affordable Power for All. Promote Research &Development, innovations and skill development in the State. Achieve target of 8% Solar Renewable Purchase Obligation (Solar RPO) by 2022 For More Information Click Here Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant Policy, 2014 To contribute to solar capacity addition and energy security To optimally utilize the available solar energy resource in the State To encourage development and promotion of environment benign solar energy generation contributing to sustainable development To enable stakeholders in reducing greenhouse gas emissions To attract private sector participation in solar energy sector To build favorable environment for setting up grid connected rooftop solar photovoltaic power plants To contribute investments in manufacturing, research & development in solar energy sector To enhance skills and create employment opportunities To contribute to productive utilization of available sites To spread environmental awareness amongst the general public of Uttar Pradesh. For More Information Click Here Mini Grid Policy - 2016 To promote decentralized generation of clean & green power by harnessing renewable energy e.g. Solar, Biomass etc in the State. To put in place a conducive investment climate to stimulate private sector participation in decentralized generation of renewable power. To provide ensured power supply to nearly 02 crore households in the State to meet the minimum household needs of power e.g. lighting, fan, mobile charging etc. To reduce the investments required for development of long distance transmission lines and to reduce the line losses in power transmission resulting due to commonly low demand of electrical power in rural areas. To enhance skills and create employment opportunities at local level. To promote establishment of local manufacturing facilities and socioeconomic development of backward areas. To make available clean and sustainable electrical power to large number of domestic, agriculture and commercial establishments which are deprived of conventional grid. To reduce the consumption of fossil fuels. For More Information Click Here Source : Central Board of Irrigation and Power