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India Becomes Third-Largest Solar Power Producer

CosmicTaco · 2025-04-08T11:06:43.593104+05:30

- India surpassed Germany to become the world's third-largest producer of electricity from wind and solar energy in 2024. - Wind and solar energy generated 15% of global electricity last year, with India contributing 10%. - Clean energy sources provided 40.9% of global electricity in 2024, marking a historic milestone. - India added 24 GW of solar capacity in 2024, doubling its addition from 2023. - Solar power is driving the global energy transition, with India emerging as a key player. Source: [Times Now News](https://www.timesnownews.com/india/india-overtakes-germany-to-become-3rd-largest-generator-of-solar-power-in-the-world-report-article-151367190), [Ndtv](https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/india-ranks-as-3rd-largest-generator-of-wind-solar-power-report-8112355), [Mathrubhumi English](https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/india-germany-third-largest-wind-solar-energy-1.10493165)

India surpassed Germany to become the world's third-largest producer of electricity from wind and solar energy in 2024.
Wind and solar energy generated 15% of global electricity last year, with India contributing 10%.
Clean energy sources provided 40.9% of global electricity in 2024, marking a historic milestone.
India added 24 GW of solar capacity in 2024, doubling its addition from 2023.
Solar power is driving the global energy transition, with India emerging as a key player.

Source: Times Now News, Ndtv, Mathrubhumi English