India has achieved a significant milestone, with non-fossil fuel sources now constituting half of its 484.8 GW power generation capacity, five years ahead of its Paris Agreement target. Renewable energy, including large hydel projects, accounts for 234 GW, complemented by 8.7 GW of nuclear capacity.
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