Question

Discuss with empirical support the trends in electricity generated by sources in India

Answer 1

·         Coal: (59.9%)

·         Large Hydro:  (14.1%)

·         Small Hydro:  (1.4%)

·         Wind Power:  (9.1%)

·         Biomass: (2.5%)

·         Solar Power:  (2.9%)

·         Gas:  (8.0%)

·         Nuclear: (1.8%)

Answer 2

The utility electricity sector had an installed capacity of 315.42 GW as of 28 February 2017. Renewable power plant had the contribution of 30% of the total installed capacity.
The installed capacity by source in India as of 28th February 2017 was:
Coal              189047.88 MW (59.9%)
Large Hydro  44413.43 MW (14.1%)
Small Hydro  4333.86 MW (1.4%)
Wind Power  28700.44 MW (9.1%)
Biomass       7971.02 MW (2.5%)
Solar Power 9012.69 MW (2.9%)
Gas              25329.38 MW (8.0%)
Nuclear        5780.00 MW (1.8%)
Diesel          837.63 MW (0.3%)