India's total renewable energy capacity grew 17.13% year-on-year to 226.74 gigawatts (GW) in May, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Wednesday.
"India's #RenewableEnergy sector has witnessed unprecedented growth under the visionary leadership of Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji. From solar to wind energy, our nation is paving the way for a brighter and more sustainable future!," the Minister for New and Renewable Energy said in a post on X.
The renewable energy capacity has surged 17.13% year-on-year to 226.74 GW in May from 193.58 GW in the same month last year, as per the data shared by the minister in his post.
Of the total, solar power capacity expanded 31.49% to 110.83 GW from 84.28 GW in May 2024.
Wind capacity witnessed a rise of 10.49% to 51.29 GW against 46.42 GW last year.
In a separate post, Joshi said clean energy is shaping India's journey of progress and pride.
"Guided by @narendramodi ji's leadership, it has become a powerful force driving sustainability and self-reliance,' he said.
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