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The Narendra Modi-led government has started work on a plan to ensure half of all homes in major cities receive some power from solar or wind energy sources by 2019. The plan includes fresh incentives to encourage companies and individuals to invest in renewable energy sources and setting up giant solar plants in states such as Rajasthan and Gujarat. New plans for renewable energy are also in the pipeline for Delhi. Following a visit by a team to Gujarat — one of the top-performing states in green energy —Delhi government is looking at additional incentives to citizens for installing roof-top solar systems with grid connectivity. The Centre plans a similar model for other cities, emulating Germany where half of the homes have roof-top solar power systems. India is the world’s third-largest solar energy generating country but gets enough sunshine to top the list.