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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