India's renewable energy capacity crosses 200 GW, at 201.45 GW as of 10 October 2024
As of 10 October 2024, in India, total renewable energy capacity crossed 200 GW, reaching 201.45 GW according to the Central Electricity Authority, as announced by MNRE on 14 October.
Summary
As of 10 October 2024, in India, total renewable energy-based electricity generation capacity crossed the 200 GW mark, standing at 201.45 GW according to the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), as announced by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on 14 October 2024. This is 46.3% of India's total installed capacity of 452.69 GW. Solar leads with 90.76 GW, followed by wind (47.36 GW), large hydro (46.92 GW) and small hydro (5.07 GW). With 8,180 MW of nuclear capacity, non-fossil sources account for almost half of installed capacity.
Key facts
- As of
- 10 Oct 2024 (announced 14 Oct)
- RE capacity
- 201.45 GW (CEA)
- Share
- 46.3% of 452.69 GW total
- Solar / Wind
- 90.76 GW / 47.36 GW
- Large / Small hydro
- 46.92 GW / 5.07 GW
- Nuclear
- 8,180 MW
Practice MCQs 4 questions
According to the CEA, what was India's total renewable energy capacity as of 10 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 201.45 GW
MNRE/PIB (14 Oct 2024): as per the Central Electricity Authority, total renewable energy capacity stands at 201.45 GW, crossing 200 GW as of October 10, 2024.
What share of India's total installed electricity capacity did renewable energy account for when it crossed 200 GW in October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 46.3 percent
MNRE/PIB (14 Oct 2024): renewable energy now constitutes 46.3% of total capacity of 452.69 GW.
Which source contributed the most to India's renewable energy capacity of 201.45 GW in October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Solar
MNRE/PIB backgrounder (14 Oct 2024): solar power leads with 90.76 GW, followed by wind with 47.36 GW and large hydro with 46.92 GW.
Consider the following statements about India's renewable energy capacity as of October 2024: 1. Wind capacity (47.36 GW) exceeded large hydro capacity (46.92 GW). 2. India's total installed electricity generation capacity was 452.69 GW. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. MNRE/PIB backgrounder (14 Oct 2024): wind 47.36 GW, large hydro 46.92 GW; total generation capacity 452.69 GW.