FDI in non-conventional energy sector touches $ 3.2 b

Foreign Direct Investment in the non-conventional energy sector totalled $ 3,217.43 million in the April 2015 to June 2018 period, according to the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP).

Sharing this information, the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power and Renewable Energy, R K Singh told the Lok Sabha: “The renewable energy projects are mostly being implemented in the private sector.

                                                

As on November 30, 2018, a total capacity of around 73.95 GW has been installed in the country, of which 37.84 GW has been added during the last four-and-a-half years.”

Source: thehindubusinessline