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India's renewable energy sector saw a record-breaking addition of 24.5 GW and 3.4 GW through which of the following in 2024, as per the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy data?

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Solar and Wind

Renewable Energy Additions Driven by Solar and Wind

India's Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) reported significant renewable energy capacity additions in 2024.

The key sources contributing to the record additions, totaling 24.5 \(GW\) and 3.4 \(GW\), were:

  • Solar Power
  • Wind Power

These two renewable energy sectors collectively accounted for the reported figures added during the year.

Thus, the primary drivers for the 2024 record energy additions were Solar and Wind power.

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