India adds 2311.88 MW of grid connected power generation capacity from renewable sources
Q. India has added 2311 MW of power generation capacity in FY 16. What is the target of the power generation capacity including power generation capacity addition from renewable energy sources?- Published on 30 Nov 15a. 4360 MW
b. 4460 MW
c. 4560 MW
d. None of the above
ANSWER: 4460 MW
India has added 2311 MW green power generation capacity in the current fiscal. GoI has also set a target of 4460 MW of power generation capacity from renewable energy sources such as wind and solar as well as small hydro. In the first 7 months of the current fiscal, 827.22 MW of solar power generation capacity was added, taking cumulative electricity generation capacity from source to 4579.24 MW. Centre is also aiming to add 1400 M solar power generation capacity in the current fiscal.
