Srinagar, March 17 -- Jammu and Kashmir has the second highest potential to generate renewable energy in the country.

Energy Statistics India report 2023 has revealed that the union territory has a share of 7.6 percent of the total potential of renewable power in India.

It revealed that Jammu and Kashmir can generate a total of 112803 megawatts of energy from renewable sources including solar, wind, hydro, and biomass.

Of the 112803 megawatts, the report said Jammu and Kashmir can generate 111050 megawatts of solar energy. Rajasthan is ranked first with the potential of generating 142310 megawatts of solar energy.

Apart from solar energy, Jammu and Kashmir has the potential to generate 1707, 43, and 3 megawatts of energy from small hy...