65ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. Re-Exam (Pre) 2020

In India, the share of renewable energy in total electricity production increased from 6 percent in 2014–15 to what percentage in 2018–19?

a12 percent
b14 percent
c10 percent✓ Correct
d7 percent
eNone of the above / More than one of the above

Explanation

According to Economic Survey 2018-19, the share of renewable energy (excluding large hydropwer of more than 25 MW) in total electricity generation in India increased from 6 percent in 2014-15 to about 10 percent in 2018-19. As per data available on the National Power Portal till November 30, 2025 the share of renewable energy (including hydropower) in the total installed capacity of electricity generation in the country is 49.8 percent (hydropower accounts for about 10.0 percent).

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