Target 50% power from renewables

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Coal Minister said India should strive for 50% of its power generation capacity from renewable sources by 2030.

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• Minister had said it on the back of technological advancements in solar and wind energy.

• While addressing the seventh Indian Energy Congress, Minister said -“With technological advancements in solar power and large turbines in wind energy, the country should strive for 50% generation capacity from renewable sources by 2030.” 
• He further said India is the first major country which is fast transitioning into a new era of carbon-free energy for its citizens.
• The Minister also said the country is set to exceed the target of 175 GW in renewable energy and touch 200 GW by 2022.

Source

The Hindu.