The solar power has overtaken wind power in terms of total installed capacity in India.
- As of January 31, 2021, the total installed capacity of solar power stood at 38,794 MW .
- The total wind power capacity was 38,684 MW, according to data from the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
- India’s total grid-connected renewable capacity stood at 92,550 MW.
- A decade ago, the solar power had a capacity of just 18 MW, while wind power’s installed capacity was at 13,000 MW.
- The share of renewable energy (excluding large hydro) in the total electricity generation in India was about 11 per cent during 2020-21 (up to Dec’2020).
(Source: Business Line)
