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Renewable’s share in total power generation at 5.7%

The percentage share of renewable energy in the total power generation has consistently increased from 4.97% in 2012-13 to about 5.7% as on February, 2016, as per information received from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA).

The share of renewables, except for hydro power, is expected to rise to 8% of the total electricity consumption by March 2022 following approval of amendments to the Tariff Policy in January 2016 which envisages a long-term trajectory of RPO, prescribing purchase of solar power to promote renewable energy.