Share of different types of energy in total electricity production in India - Science & Technology

Q.  Arrange the following in descending order by percentage of total electricity production in India.
- Published on 07 May 15

a. Hydro, Thermal, Renewable, Nuclear
b. Hydro, Thermal, Nuclear, Renewable
c. Thermal, Hydro, Nuclear, Renewable
d. Thermal, Hydro, Renewable, Nuclear

ANSWER: Thermal, Hydro, Renewable, Nuclear
 
Thermal energy contributed 64% (100,351.5 MW) of the country's total power generating capacity, while hydro energy contributed 24% (36,885.40 MW), renewable energy sources around 9.8% (15,427.10 MW), and nuclear energy contributed 3% (4,120 MW) to the total capacity.

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