A total of 74.79 GW of renewable energy capacity has been installed in the country as on 31/12/2018 which includes 25.21 GW from Solar, 35.14 GW from Wind, 9.92 GW from Bio power and4.52 GW from Small Hydro Power. The state-wise and source-wise installed capacity through various renewable energy sources is given in Annexure-I.
Governmenthas released an amount of Rs. 3584.08crore in the form of Central Financial Assistance (CFA) during 2018-19 (up to 5/2/2019) under various renewable energy schemes /programmes of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in the country. The state-wise details of CFA released are given in Annexure-II.
Above informationwas given by Minister of State (I/C) for New and Renewable Energy and Power Shri R. K Singh in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
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