15 Oct 2024
In September, India surpassed the 200 GW milestones in renewable energy generation, driven primarily by solar and wind power. As of September, the total capacity for power generation from renewable energy sources, including small and large hydro, biomass, co-generation, and waste-to-energy, surpassed 200 GW, according to recent data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA).
The total renewable energy generation has reached 201,457.91 MW, comprising 90,762 MW from solar power and 47,363 MW from wind power. Currently, non-fossil fuel-based power capacity represents 46.3% of the total installed power generation capacity in the country.
Based on the data, the leading four states are Rajasthan (31.5 GW), Gujarat (28.3 GW), Tamil Nadu (23.7 GW), and Karnataka (22.3 GW). The government reports that renewable energy power generation has experienced remarkable growth of 86% since 2014, increasing from 193.5 billion units (BU) to 360 BU.
Last week, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Prahlad Joshi remarked that, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, India has experienced remarkable growth in its renewable energy capacity since 2014, increasing by 175% from 75 GW to over 200 GW.
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