India surpasses Germany to become world's 3rd-largest producer of wind, solar energy

INDIA is now the world's third-largest producer of wind and solar energy, surpassing Germany, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, said on Friday, adding that the country's solar power installed capacity reached 107.95 GW in April this year, from 82.64 GW in the same month last year, which is a 30.7 per cent growth.

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With 10 per cent of the global share, India's clean energy capacity continues to grow significantly under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the minister posted on X social media platform, adding that it is "a step closer to a sustainable future”.

Also, the installed capacity of wind energy stood at 51.06 GW last month, from 46.16 GW in April 2024 - a 10.6 per cent growth.