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2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Union Government targets to install ____ renewable energy by 2022?
A
140 GW
B
175 GW
C
210 GW
D
235 GW
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -New Delhi: India’s renewable capacity, exclusing large hydro, is expected to have touched 122 GW by December 2022 against the Government of India’s target of 175 GW – a deficit of 30 per cent, consultancy firm Bridge to India said.

Detailed explanation-2: -2022, cumulative installed capacity of biomass power and cogeneration projects stood at about 9.4 GW (Bagasse & IPP) and 0.77 GW (Non-Bagasse), waste to energy projects capacity was 223.14 MW (grid connected) and 272.09 MWeq (off-grid).

Detailed explanation-3: -The installed power capacity in the country is around 408.72 GW as of 30th November 2022. India achieves 166GW of renewable energy capacity till October 2022.

Detailed explanation-4: -"Thus, it is expected that the nation would reach a total grid-connected solar installation of 68 GW by 2022.” Reuters Till August 31, 2022, the cumulative grid-connected solar power capacity of India stands at  61 GW, the report said.

Detailed explanation-5: -Q. Which state has approved Renewable Energy Policy (2022-27)? Notes: The State Cabinet of Karnataka approved Renewable Energy Policy (2022-27).

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