INDIA’S RENEWABLE ENERGY MILESTONE - Oct 2024

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What is India's total renewable energy capacity as of October 2024?

201.45 GW

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What percentage of India’s total installed power capacity is from renewable sources?

46.3%

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What is India’s total installed electricity generation capacity?

452.69 GW

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What is the combined non-fossil fuel power capacity (including nuclear)?

Nearly 50% of total capacity (including 8.18 GW nuclear)

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Which renewable source contributes the most in India?

Solar power – 90.76 GW

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Name the top 4 states in renewable energy capacity.

Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka

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What is India’s renewable energy target for 2030?

500 GW from non-fossil fuel sources

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Name key government schemes promoting renewables.

  • National Green Hydrogen Mission

  • PM-KUSUM & PM Surya Ghar

  • PLI for Solar

  • Ultra Mega Renewable Parks

  • Offshore Wind Policy

  • Transmission infra plan till 2030

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What is the annual renewable energy bidding target set till 2027-28?

50 GW per annum

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Breakup of renewable capacity

Solar : 90.76 GW (45.1%)

Wind : 47.36 GW (23.5%)

Large hydro : 46.92 GW (23.3%)

Small hydro : 5.07 GW (2.5%)

Biomass : 11.32 GW (5.6%)