Question

What is the key goal of India's commitment under the Paris Agreement related to the non-fossil fuel capacity?

• A. To achieve 40% of India's energy needs from non-fossil fuels by 2030.
• B. To increase the share of renewable energy in the total energy mix to 60% by 2030.
• C. Achieve 50% cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030.
• D. To ensure 100% of India's electricity is generated from non-fossil fuels by 2030.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Achieve 50% cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030.

• One of India's major commitments (updated Nationally Determined Contributions or NDC) is to achieve 50% of its cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030.