Drop in wind speed hurts green power

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.