Identify the Top State in Overall Installed Renewable

Solution

Tamil Nadu has achieved the Number One position in overall installed renewable energy capacity in the country, wresting the top slot back from Karnataka.  In 2018, Karnataka toppled Tamil Nadu to become the leader in total installed capacity in the clean energy sector, supported by huge capacity addition in the solar segment and good progress in the wind power capacity. In January 2019, Karnataka’s total renewable capacity was 13,402 MW, while Tamil Nadu’s total capacity was 12,125 MW.