India's renewable capacity stands at 203.18 GW (Oct 2024), over 46% of installed capacity
On 13 November 2024, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said India's renewable energy capacity stood at 203.18 GW as of October 2024, more than 46.3% of total installed capacity of 452.69 GW.
Summary
On 13 November 2024, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said India's total renewable energy-based electricity generation capacity stood at 203.18 GW as of October 2024, according to the Central Electricity Authority. Total installed capacity was 452.69 GW, so renewables made up more than 46.3% of it. Solar power led with 92.12 GW, followed by wind power with 47.72 GW.
Key facts
- Date
- 13 Nov 2024
- RE capacity
- 203.18 GW (October 2024, CEA)
- Total capacity
- 452.69 GW
- RE share
- More than 46.3%
- Solar
- 92.12 GW
- Wind
- 47.72 GW
Practice MCQs 3 questions
As of October 2024, India's renewable energy-based electricity generation capacity stood at:
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Correct answer: D — 203.18 GW
PIB (MNRE): according to the CEA, RE-based generation capacity stood at 203.18 GW as of October 2024.
As of October 2024, renewable energy made up what share of India's total installed electricity capacity?
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Correct answer: B — More than 46.3%
PIB (MNRE): renewable energy now constitutes more than 46.3% of total capacity (203.18 GW of 452.69 GW).
Which source led India's renewable energy capacity as of October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Solar power
PIB (MNRE): solar power leads with 92.12 GW, followed by wind power with 47.72 GW.