This paper provides an overview on various aspects of solar energy including basic energy resources, global primary energy sources, world future trends in energy sector, history of power sector and energy production, global energy issues, world energy consumption, shrinking status of sources of fossil fuels, core drivers for development and deployment of new and renewable energy in India, Indian total power capacity mix, Indian renewable energy scenario, current electrical energy production status of India, Indian government initiatives for development of sustainable power growth using renewable energy, targets for growth of renewable energy in India, solar installed capacity, current electrical energy production by solar energy, off grid and captive power capacities, grid interactive renewable power status, energy conservation measures, types of solar radiations, renewable energy policies, energy planning and restructuring, solar energy scenario in India, solar map of India, advantages and disadvantages for application of solar energy, technical and economical barriers and challenges for development and utilization of solar energy technology ,components of solar radiation, solar energy description and types of solar energy extracting equipments, solar energy future contribution for sustainable development of India, seed and growth phase of solar energy, advantages of India for extraction of solar energy over other countries, solar energy devices, description of solar panel modules, various factors of solar energy i.e.

Keywords : Solar Energy Scenario, Energy Scenario, Energy Issues, Conventional and Non-Conventional Sources, Solar Power, Renewable Energy, Indian Government Policies, Energy Security, Advantages and Disadvantages of Solar Energy, Energy Access, Solar Radiation, Solar Power Projects, Future Scope, Solar Energy Production and Demand etc.