India needs to tap hydro resources to achieve 500 GW RE capacity target: R K Singh

In a bid to achieve the target of installing 500 GW (giga watt) renewable energy capacity by 2030, India needs to tap its hydro resources, Union Minister R K Singh has said. The Minister made the remarks at an event organised to mark the 47th Raising Day of power PSU NHPC on Sunday.

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a target of installing 500 GW (giga watt) renewable energy (RE) capacity by 2030. We will do that instead we will exceed the target.