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1. By what percentage has India's renewable energy capacity increased over the past decade, reaching 203.1 GW in 2024?
Over the past decade, India's renewable energy capacity has surged by 165%, growing from 76.38 GW in 2014 to 203.1 GW in 2024. This significant increase highlights India's rapid advancements in renewable energy, particularly in solar and wind power, and positions the country as the fourth largest globally in renewable energy capacity. This growth is crucial for India’s sustainable development and demonstrates one of the fastest expansion rates in the renewable energy sector among large economies.