Gujarat was by far the leading state in terms of renewable energy consumption through open access channels during financial year 2017 across India. Notably, Maharashtra consumed about 758 million units of renewable energy in that year across the country.
Consumption of renewable energy-based open access across India in FY 2017 (in million units), by leading states
Note: Open access allows large power consumers to buy relatively cheaper power from the market.
India's financial year begins in April and ends in March. For example, FY 2016 started in April 2015 and ended in March 2016.
MSEDCL: Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited.
TNSPDCL: Northern Power Distribution Company Of Telangana Limited.
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