What Is Renewable Energy?
Renewable energy comes from unlimited, naturally replenished resources, such as the sun, tides, and wind. Renewable energy can be used for electricity generation, space and water heating and cooling, and transportation.
Non-renewable energy, in contrast, comes from finite sources, such as coal, natural gas, and oil.
Benefits of Renewable Energy
Environmental Impact
Reduced carbon emissions and air pollution from energy production
Grid Reliability
Enhanced reliability, security, and resilience of the power grid
Job Creation
Increased production and manufacturing of renewable energy technologies
Energy Independence
Increased India's energy independence
Cost Efficiency
Lower energy costs
Accessibility
Expanded energy access for remote, coastal, or isolated communities
How Does Renewable Energy Work?
Renewable energy sources are natural resources that can be converted into several types of clean, usable energy:
State of Renewable Energy in India
From 2014-15 to 2023-24 installed capacity of Renewable Energy comprising of Solar, Wind, Bio-Power and Small Hydro Power experienced an impressive growth of 259.55%, highlighting the substantial advancement in these sectors.
of India's electricity generation comes from renewable sources
Growth in installed capacity of Renewable Energy from 2014-15 to 2023-24