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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The percentage share of electrical power from solar energy in the total electric power generation from all renewable energy sources sought to be achieved by Indian government by the year 2022, is
A
  57.1 %
B
  75 %
C
  47.5 %
D
  65.5 %
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This has a share of 42.26% of total installed generation capacity in the country i.e. 408.71 GW as on 31.10.2022. India stands 4th globally in Renewable Energy Installed Capacity (including Large Hydro), 4th in Wind Power capacity & 4th in Solar Power capacity (as per REN21 Renewables 2022 Global Status Report).

Detailed explanation-2: -India’s cumulative installed solar capacity now stands at 63 GW, according to Mercom India Research’s newly released 2022 Q4 & Annual India Solar Market Update. Large-scale solar projects accounted for 87% of installations and saw a 33% surge YoY in CY22.

Detailed explanation-3: -Most solar panels are about 20% efficient. That means only 20% of the solar energy it collects is converted into electrical energy.

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