Ban also appealed to end the "energy poverty" before addressing extreme poverty.
"We cannot reduce the threat of a climate change without transforming global energy systems," the UN Secretary General said after inaugurating Gujarat's first 10 MW solar power plant on Narmada river canal here.
The Rs 109.91 crore project comprises around 33,000 to 36,000 solar panels and has been designed in a manner that the panels will sustain a wind velocity of 150 kilometres per hour. The plant will produce 16.2 million units of power in the first year.
Observing that the "right approach" to energy can drive progress on three pillars of sustainable developments - economic dynamism, social progress and environment sustainability, he said, "People of all faiths and all countries have for millennia appreciated the immense value and power of our sun, but we have only just begun to harness sun's energy for good of our planet and its people."
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"I applaud his (PM's) pledge to light every household in India with a solar lightbulb. This is the kind of bold leadership the world needs to reap the benefits of the clean energy revolution," he said.
Ban said he was counting on all partners to continue to support common goals on energy front.
"Engage actively, make commitments, invest your resources and take actions...Together we can create a safe, more prosperous world for all," he said, adding solar power protects the environment.