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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who has announced the installation of 60 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2032?
A
NTPC
B
AGEL
C
SJVN
D
JSW Energy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -NTPC is taking various steps to make its energy portfolio greener by adding significant capacities of Renewable Energy(RE) Sources. By 2032, the company plans to have 60GW capacity through RE sources constituting nearly 45% of its overall power generation capacity.

Detailed explanation-2: -NTPC Group has set its target of 60 GW Renewable energy capacity by 2032.

Detailed explanation-3: -India’s plan to install 500 GW (gigawatt) of renewable energy capacity by 2030 will involve an investment of at least ₹2.44 lakh crore or ₹2.44 trillion, according to a committee constituted by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA).

Detailed explanation-4: -Shri R.K Singh, Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy will inaugurate the conference on 14th October 2022.

Detailed explanation-5: -A total capacity of 30 MW has been achieved in the year of 2022. As on 31.10. 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).

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