According to the data provided by Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Rajasthan and Gujarat have surpassed toppers Tamil Nadu and Karnataka in terms of overall installed capacity of renewable energy in the Financial Year 21-22.
- Rajasthan is now the leader in overall installed capacity of grid connected renewable power in the country, followed by Gujarat. Tamil Nadu is in the third position, while Karnataka is at fourth position.
- As of March 31, 2022, Rajasthan’s total renewable capacity stood at 17,041 MW up from 10,205 MW a year ago.
- Gujarat’s total renewable capacity increased to 16,588 MW (13,153 MW).
- Tamil Nadu’s total renewable energy capacity stood at 16,099 MW (15,225 MW). But the State remains the leader in wind energy with an installed capacity of 9,866 MW, followed by Gujarat.
- Karnataka’s total capacity reached 15,905 MW(15,463 MW). The State also lost its leadership position in the solar power segment to Rajasthan in FY22. Karnataka’s overall solar capacity stood at 7,591 MW(7,355 MW).
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