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2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
According to the Handbook of Statistics on Indian Statistics released by RBI in November 2022, Karnataka has installed how much capacity of grid-interactive renewable power in India?
A
11, 547 megawatts
B
10, 045 megawatts
C
15, 463 megawatts
D
20, 001 megawatts
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -With 15,463 MW, Karnataka has the highest installed capacity of grid interactive renewable power in India. Tamil Nadu follows it with 15,225 MW and Gujarat with 13,153 MW, according to the RBI’s “Handbook Of Statistics On Indian States".

Detailed explanation-2: -The installed solar energy capacity has increased by 19.3 times in the last 8 years, and stands at 56.6 GW as of 1st June 2022. The installed Renewable energy capacity (including large hydro) has increased from 76.37 GW in March 2014 to 159.95 GW in May 2022, i.e. an increase of around 109.4%.

Detailed explanation-3: -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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