Question 1593

Under Assam’s Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2025, what is the total renewable energy capacity target set by the state to be achieved by 2030?

Answer

11.7 GW

Why?

The correct answer is 11.7 GW. In News The Assam government launched the Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2025 to position the state as a clean energy hub by 2030. Key Points The policy targets a total renewable energy capacity of 11.7 GW by 2030. The planned capacity includes solar, wind, pumped hydro, battery storage and rooftop solar. The policy also includes 300 MW of floating solar to utilise Assam’s water resources. The initiative aligns with India’s national net-zero and clean energy transition goals. Additional Information Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2025 Targets 3 GW solar, 200 MW wind, 2 GW pumped hydro, 1 GW battery storage and 1.9 GW rooftop solar. Aims to produce 2,000 kilo tonnes per year of green hydrogen by 2030. Promotes biofuels with targets of 1,500 kiloliters per day of ethanol and 10,000 tonnes per day of bio-CNG. APDCL is the designated nodal agency for implementation and incentive disbursement.