Renewable Energy Accounted for 17.5 Percent of India’s Energy Mix in FY 2016-17

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Renewable energy generation in India is on the rise. As of March 31, 2017, renewable energy sources accounted for 17.5 percent of all power generated in India. The country’s total installed power generation capacity was 326,848.54 MW with renewables accounting for 57,260.23 MW.

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Renewable Energy Accounted for 17.5 Percent of India’s Energy Mix in FY 2016-17

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