Renewables cross one-fifth of India’s total energy capacity

Renewables cross one-fifth of India’s total energy capacity

News:

According to government data, renewable energy contributes to one-fifth of India’s total energy capacity.

Important facts:

1. As of October 2018, renewable energy accounted for 21.12 % (73.35 GW) of the total installed energy capacity of 347.37 GW.
2. Of the 73.35 GW of renewable energy capacity, wind had a share of 34.98 GW, followed by solar at 24.33 GW, bio-power at 9.54 GW and small hydro power at 4.5 GW
3. With 24.33 GW, India is the fifth largest solar market in the world in terms of installed capacity.
4. In wind power, India ranks fourth with a total installed capacity of 34.98 GW

Note: Thermal power has the largest share in total energy capacity (63.84%)