Renewable energy sources, including wind, geothermal, solar and
hydroelectricity,
accounted for one - fifth of total electricity generated in the first quarter of 2017, according to the Energy Information Administration — and it's expected to continue growing.
In addition, this year, delayed monsoon rains increased farmers» demand for irrigation - related electricity while reducing the water available for
hydroelectricity, which
accounts for 20 percent of India's grid, according to Businessweek and Reuters.