Explanation:

Bihar will have to take at least 17% of its total consumption from renewable energy this year, 8% of it will be solar energy only, last year Bihar had to take at least 14.25 percent of its consumption from renewable energy, In order to promote renewable energy in the country and reduce dependence on conventional energy, the central government targets each state for its compulsory consumption. The central government is very strict about this target, if the target is not met, the states may have to pay monetary penalty, this amount can be from 1 rupee to ? 5.50 per unit.