India’s renewable energy capacity has reached 109.89 gigawatts (GW) as of 31 March 2022, with solar accounting for almost half of the total renewable mix, according to a report by JMK Research & Analytics.

In its report, JMK said solar is the major contributor to the total renewable mix at 49% with 53.9GW commissioned as of the first three months of the year, with 45GW in the pipeline and 27GW under bidding.

Solar energy’s share rose seven percentage points in the overall renewable energy portfolio of India in 2022. This is followed by the wind sector which accounts for 37% share, with 40.4GW commissioned, 10.2GW in the pipeline, and 5.3GW under bidding.

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