Question
Consider the following about Renewable Energy
Installations in 2021? I. India ranked third globally. II. China ranked first in this index. III. Russia ranked second in this index. Which of the above in/are incorrect?Solution
India ranked third globally for total renewable power capacity additions in 2021 with 15.4 GW, behind only China (136 GW) and the US (43 GW). According to a report, despite the Covid-19 pandemic’s promise of a global green recovery, this historic opportunity has been lost. The world is unlikely to be able to achieve important climate goals this decade, according to REN21’s Renewables 2022 Global Status Report (GSR 2022). This is because the global clean energy transition is not taking place.
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