Clean energy, also known as renewable energy or sustainable energy, is energy that comes from sources that do not produce harmful emissions or pollutants.
These sources are naturally replenished on a human timescale, meaning they will not run out in the foreseeable future.
Clean energy sources,
Solar energy
Wind energy
Hydropower
Geothermal energy
Bioenergy
It helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change.
It can help to improve air quality.
The clean energy sector is a growing industry that is creating jobs in manufacturing, installation, and maintenance.
Governments around the world are investing in clean energy technologies, and the private sector is also driving innovation in this area.
Clean energy is a key part of the solution to climate change, and it is also essential for ensuring a sustainable future for all.
Share of clean energy in India’s power production
The share of clean energy in India's power production has been steadily increasing in recent years.
In 2022, clean energy sources accounted for 25.44% of India's total electricity production.
This is up from 15.2% in 2010.
India has ambitious goals for increasing its share of clean energy, and it is on track to meet its target of 40% by 2030.
The following is a breakdown of the share of clean energy in India,
Solar power: 10.6%
Wind power: 11.2%
Hydropower: 3.6%
Biomass: 0.04%
As of July 2023, India had an installed renewable energy capacity of over 176.49 GW, which is about 43% of the country's total energy capacity.
This includes 70.1 GW of solar power, 43.7 GW of wind power, 10.2 GW of biomass power, and 4.94 GW of small hydro power.
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