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Drop in wind speed hurts green power

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    10Pointer
  • Categories
    Economy
  • Published
    20th Nov, 2020

The share of renewables in India’s energy mix came down marginally to 10.7% in the September quarter from 11.4% in the year-earlier period.

Context

  • The share of renewables in India’s energy mix came down marginally to 10.7% in the September quarter from 11.4% in the year-earlier period.

What is the reason for decline?

  • The prominent reason for the decline was the unseasonable and sharp reduction in wind speeds in the resource-rich States of Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu.
  • The reduction led to a 41% decline in wind generation in July compared to the same month last year.
  • The September quarter typically records the highest wind energy generation every year.

Renewable energy resources of the country and its commitment

  • Around, 36.17% (including large hydro) of India's installed electricity generation capacity comes from renewable sources (135 GW out of 373 GW).
  • In the Paris Agreement India has committed to an Intended Nationally Determined Contributions target of achieving 40% of its total electricity generation from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030.

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