New Delhi: India added 13.5 GW of renewable energy capacity in 2021- 22, which is 128 percent higher than that in 2020-21, a statement said on Thursday.

India added 10.21 GW of utility-scale solar capacity, 1.11 GW of wind power, and 2.22 GW of rooftop solar capacity in FY2021-22, consultancy 'Bridge to India' said in the statement.

Rajasthan (5,806 MW) and Gujarat (2,469 MW) added the highest capacity in these 12 months, accounting for 61 percent of total capacity.

Vinay Rustagi, Managing Director, 'Bridge to India, said, "Renewable sector has shown remarkable resilience in the face of multiple challenges. But it is important to acknowledge that the record high numbers in FY2022 came - mainly because of Covid spillover effect from the previous year."

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The Bridge to India' is a renewables-focused consulting company. - PTI