India’s installed RE capacity traverses the milestone of 100 GW

India's overall installed renewable energy generation capacity crossed the 100 GW mark, and the country is fourth in the world in terms of installed renewable energy capacity. The country has set an aspiring target to have 175 GW or 1,75,000 MW of renewable energy capacity by 2022.

"The total installed renewable energy capacity in India, excluding large hydro, has crossed the landmark of 100 GW. Today, India stands at 4th position in the world in terms of installed RE capacity, 5th in solar, and 4th in wind in terms of installed capacity," an official statement said.

While 100 GW has been installed, 50 GW is under installation and 27 GW is under tendering. If large hydro is included the installed renewable energy capacity increases to 146 GW, the statement said.

"Another landmark day in the history of the Indian Power Sector. Our installed Renewable Energy capacity (excluding large Hydro) has crossed 1,00,000 Megawatts," Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh said in a tweet.

Furthermore, the country aims to have 450 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.