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.
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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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