India is committed to sustainable energy for all and it stands among the top five nations of the world in terms of renewable energy capacity, Indian Ambassador to the UAE said today.
Speaking at the 3rd session of International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) being held in Abu Dhabi,Ambassador M K Lokesh said that the country has an installed base of over 26,000 MW, which constitutes 12.5 per cent of the country’s total power generation capacity, representing an almost 400 per cent increase in the past five years alone.
“Renewable energy sector in India is now seen as significant player in the grid connected power generation and an essential player for energy access. Investment in renewable energy sector grew by 25 per cent last year and amounted to nearly USD 3.8 billion,” he said.
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