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Solar, wind, hydro, biomass โ India targets 500 GW renewable capacity by 2030
Global ๐ 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
๐ฟ 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