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Solar, wind, hydro, biomass โ€” India targets 500 GW renewable capacity by 2030

Global ๐ŸŒ 1970 Climate Change

Key Facts

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    India target: 500 GW renewable by 2030; current: 200+ GW; largest renewable expansion in the world

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    Solar power cost fell from $80/kWh (1977) to $0.02/kWh (2024) โ€” a 4,000ร— reduction in 47 years

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    India's International Solar Alliance (ISA, 2015): 121 countries; headquartered in Gurugram, India

๐ŸŒฟ Did you know? Solar power cost has fallen 90% in 10 years โ€” it is now the cheapest source of electricity in history, cheaper than coal in many regions

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Solar, wind, hydro, biomass โ€” India targets 500 GW renewable capacity by 2030