NEW DELHI: Solar power generation has the potential to create close to seven lakh jobs in the country in the next 10 years, says a report.

Solar energy can create up to 1,45,000 MW of capacity and 6.7 lakh jobs in India over next 10 years, said the report, jointly prepared by Bridge To India and Tata Power Solar.

It examines the ideal solar road map for India through comparative analysis of four distinct scenarios of solar power generation - residential rooftops, large rooftops, utility scale projects and ultra-mega projects.

Each scenario is analysed in terms of not only levelised cost of energy but also landed cost of power which measures the cost to a consumer at the point of consumption, rather than at the point of generation.

Ajay Goel, CEO, Tata Power Solar, said, solar is unique in its limitless potential for power generation - from distributed to centralised generation, and residential KW (kilowatt) to GW (gigawatt) scale solar plants, the permutations are endless.

"To solarise our economy, it is important to find the right mix of pathways that will have both economic as well as social impact. We hope that this unique and thought-provoking report will trigger a robust dialogue on the subject," Goel said.