Power Generation Through Renewable Energy Sources Crosses 20,550 MW
A total grid interactive renewable power generation capacity of around 20,556 MW has been set up in the country which is about 11.5% of the total power generation installed capacity from all sources. The source-wise share is as under:
Wind : 14551 MW (8.12%)
Small Hydro Power : 3105 MW (1.73%)
Bio-Power : 2860 MW (1.60%)
Solar Power : 40 MW (0.02%)
Total : 20,556 MW (11.5%)
In a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today, Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Dr. Farooq Abdullah said that as per various studies undertaken, a potential of about 89,000 MW for power generation from different renewable energy sources has been estimated excluding solar energy. The Minister said that the solar energy potential has been estimated for most parts of the country at around 20 MW per square kilometre of open, shadow free area covered with solar collectors.
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