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India’s Renewable Energy Milestones: 2024

India is making incredible progress in renewable energy, reaching important milestones that showcase its commitment to clean and sustainable power.

As of March 31, 2024, India’s total installed power capacity stood at 441.97 GW, with renewable energy playing a major role. Since 2017-18, renewable energy installations have consistently grown by over 6% annually, outpacing the slower growth of non-renewable energy, which lags at less than 3.01%.

By October 2024, India’s renewable energy capacity had grown to an impressive 203.18 GW, accounting for 46.3% of the country’s total installed power capacity. This demonstrates India’s increasing reliance on clean energy to meet its growing power demands.

Renewable Energy Source in IndiaInstalled Capacity in India is 203.16 GWInstalled Capacity in Tamil Nadu is 23.70 GW
Solar Energy92.12 GW6.5 GW
Wind Energy47.72 GW10.5 GW
Hydropower46.93 GW (large hydro), 5.07 GW (small hydro)5.4 GW (large hydro), 0.25 GW (small hydro), 0.05 GW (waste-to-energy)
Biopower11.32 GW1 GW

In the third quarter of 2024, India produced around 32 billion units (BU) of solar power, marking a 17.9% increase compared to last year. Tamil Nadu played a major role in this growth.

Tamil Nadu continues to lead India’s renewable energy efforts. As of March 31, 2024, the state ranked third nationally, with a renewable capacity of 23.70 GW, making up 11.63% of India’s total renewable energy.

Tamil Nadu Sets New Solar Power Records

Tamil Nadu has made remarkable progress in solar power generation, setting new records in 2024. These achievements highlight the state’s efforts to use clean energy and contribute to India’s renewable energy goals.

On April 23, 2024, Tamil Nadu generated 40.50 million units (MU) of solar energy in a single day, its highest ever. Later, on July 26, 2024, the state reached a new peak by producing 5,512 MW of solar power, breaking its previous record of 5,398 MW from March 2024.

Tamil Nadu’s electricity board, TANGEDCO, absorbed 43.20 million units of solar power into the grid on July 26, 2024, surpassing the earlier record of 42.90 million units.

A Leader in Wind Energy

Tamil Nadu shines in wind energy, generating 4,114.02 Million Units (MUs) in the first quarter of FY 2024-25. This puts it ahead of Karnataka, which produced 3,095.93 MUs during the same time.

Between April and June 2024, Tamil Nadu generated 8,379.19 MUs of renewable energy, ranking second among southern states. Although slightly below last year’s 8,400.15 MUs, the state continues to be a major renewable energy producer. Karnataka topped the region with 9,171.16 MUs, despite a small decline from its previous year.

India’s growing focus on renewable energy highlights its leadership in the global shift toward clean power. Tamil Nadu’s significant contributions further prove how states play a vital role in driving this transformation.

Tamil Nadu continues to lead in renewable energy, setting an example for others to follow.

In eClouds Energy LLP we have Our Generator Capacity of 139 MW, consisting of:

  • 52 MW from Wind Energy
  • 87 MW from Solar Energy

Generation Performance:

  • Total Energy Generated: 20,01,26,352 units
  • Wind Energy: 5,55,98,074 units
  • Solar Energy: 14,45,28,278 units

 

Article by:

Mr. Shamuthirahari

Process Executive

eClouds Energy LLP


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