The Uttarakhand Solar Energy Policy – 2013 aims to provide comprehensive policy for promotion of solar energy in the state of Uttarakhand. The Uttarakhand Government introduces the Solar Policy – 2013 with the following objectives: Promoting green and clean power using solar energy to reduce the dependence on conventional source of energy like coal, gas and oil; Aims to target to set up 500 MW of solar power plants by the year 2017; To create direct and indirect employment opportunities in the State; To create conditions conducive to the involvement of investors in RE projects; and To enhance the use of solar energy source that assist in mitigating environmental pollution.