India's renewable energy sector has experienced substantial growth, increasing from 75.52 GW in 2014 to 232 GW. Solar power has been a key driver, surging from 2.82 GW to over 108 GW. Solar manufacturing capabilities have also expanded significantly, with module production capacity reaching 90 GW.
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