India, December 30, 2024: India’s progress in renewable energy has been impressive in recent years, and 2024 continues this trend. Experts say the country is on the right path to achieving its clean energy ambitions. The combined efforts of the government and private sector have driven this success. With a total electricity capacity of 452.69 GW, a large portion now comes from renewable sources, demonstrating a clear shift toward cleaner energy solutions.
In 2021, at the COP26 climate summit, India promised to focus more on clean energy. The country aims to create 500 GW of non-fossil fuel electricity, get half of its energy from renewable, and cut carbon emissions by 1 billion tons by 2030. India also plans to reduce how much carbon its economy produces by 45% and reach net-zero emissions by 2070. These goals are part of a global effort to fight climate change.
As 2025 gets closer, experts expect the renewable energy sector to grow even faster. More money from the government and private companies will help this progress. Many businesses are working to lower the cost of storing energy, which will make renewable power more affordable. Government policies like the National Green Hydrogen Mission and support for local manufacturing have also played a key role in this growth.
However, there are still some challenges, especially with building and improving the infrastructure to carry electricity. Experts suggest steps like removing extra charges for older projects and speeding up the process for setting up new transmission lines. They also believe reducing taxes on important components, like solar trackers, and offering more financial help to local manufacturers could boost progress further.
India’s renewable energy future looks bright. Experts predict more investments in solar and wind energy, better energy storage systems, and big steps forward in producing green hydrogen. To keep this momentum going, the focus needs to be on finishing projects on time, supporting new ideas, and making sure policies help the country move toward cleaner energy.
