
India Becomes 3rd-Largest Generator Of Solar Power
India became the world’s third-largest producer of electricity from wind and solar in 2024, overtaking Germany, according to Ember’s Global Electricity Review. Wind and solar made up 10% of India’s power mix, while clean sources overall contributed 22%. Globally, renewables hit a new record, generating 15% of electricity and pushing low-carbon sources above 40% for the first time since the 1940s.
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