India is Now a Global Leader in Green Energy with 214 GW Capacity

03 Jan 2025 CW Team

Between April and November 2024, India added nearly 15 GW of renewable energy capacity—almost double the 7.57 GW added during the same period in 2023.

"As we step into 2025, India stands tall as a global lighthouse of sustainable development. Our achievements aren't just about meeting targets; they are about redefining what's possible in the global energy transition," said Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi.

India surpassed the 200 GW milestone in renewable energy capacity in September 2024, reaching 214 GW by November, a 14% increase from 187.05 GW in the same period last year. “Under the transformative leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 2024 marked a pivotal moment in India’s renewable energy journey. Achieving over 214 GW from non-fossil sources reflects our steadfast commitment to meeting the 500 GW target by 2030," Joshi added.

India’s solar capacity reached 94.17 GW in 2024, with wind energy capacity standing at 47.96 GW. The combined total of installed and pipeline solar projects as of November 2024 is 261.15 GW, showcasing a strong pipeline for growth.

The 'PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana' (PMSGMBY), launched in February 2024, has seen significant progress, with 700,000 installations within just 10 months—representing a tenfold increase in monthly installations compared to pre-launch numbers. States like Gujarat, Maharashtra, Kerala, and Uttar Pradesh have shown exceptional progress due to strong infrastructure and stakeholder collaboration.

With an allocated budget of Rs 750.21 billion, the scheme aims to install rooftop solar systems in 10 million households, offering up to 300 units of free electricity monthly, and subsidies ranging from Rs 30,000 to Rs 78,000 per household. The government has also introduced incentives for DISCOMs worth Rs 49.5 billion, focusing on facilitating net meter availability and installation.

Under the PM KUSUM scheme, over 295,000 off-grid solar water pumps have been installed for farmers, while 3.5 million grid-connected agricultural pumps have been solarised. By November 2024, approximately 11.34 GW of solar capacity had been installed.

On the wind energy front, India’s cumulative wind power capacity stood at 47.96 GW by November 2024, with total installed and pipeline wind energy projects reaching 74.44 GW. Gujarat, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu have been key contributors to wind capacity additions during FY 2023-24.

The government continues to advance the National Green Hydrogen Mission with an outlay of Rs 197.44 billion, aimed at establishing India as a global hub for green hydrogen production and export.

(ET)

As India enters the new year, it concludes 2024 with an impressive 214 GW of installed green energy capacity, positioning the country on track to meet its ambitious target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy by 2030, as reported by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Between April and November 2024, India added nearly 15 GW of renewable energy capacity—almost double the 7.57 GW added during the same period in 2023. As we step into 2025, India stands tall as a global lighthouse of sustainable development. Our achievements aren't just about meeting targets; they are about redefining what's possible in the global energy transition, said Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi. India surpassed the 200 GW milestone in renewable energy capacity in September 2024, reaching 214 GW by November, a 14% increase from 187.05 GW in the same period last year. “Under the transformative leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 2024 marked a pivotal moment in India’s renewable energy journey. Achieving over 214 GW from non-fossil sources reflects our steadfast commitment to meeting the 500 GW target by 2030, Joshi added. India’s solar capacity reached 94.17 GW in 2024, with wind energy capacity standing at 47.96 GW. The combined total of installed and pipeline solar projects as of November 2024 is 261.15 GW, showcasing a strong pipeline for growth. The 'PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana' (PMSGMBY), launched in February 2024, has seen significant progress, with 700,000 installations within just 10 months—representing a tenfold increase in monthly installations compared to pre-launch numbers. States like Gujarat, Maharashtra, Kerala, and Uttar Pradesh have shown exceptional progress due to strong infrastructure and stakeholder collaboration. With an allocated budget of Rs 750.21 billion, the scheme aims to install rooftop solar systems in 10 million households, offering up to 300 units of free electricity monthly, and subsidies ranging from Rs 30,000 to Rs 78,000 per household. The government has also introduced incentives for DISCOMs worth Rs 49.5 billion, focusing on facilitating net meter availability and installation. Under the PM KUSUM scheme, over 295,000 off-grid solar water pumps have been installed for farmers, while 3.5 million grid-connected agricultural pumps have been solarised. By November 2024, approximately 11.34 GW of solar capacity had been installed. On the wind energy front, India’s cumulative wind power capacity stood at 47.96 GW by November 2024, with total installed and pipeline wind energy projects reaching 74.44 GW. Gujarat, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu have been key contributors to wind capacity additions during FY 2023-24. The government continues to advance the National Green Hydrogen Mission with an outlay of Rs 197.44 billion, aimed at establishing India as a global hub for green hydrogen production and export. (ET)

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