India Achieves Remarkable Growth in Renewable Energy Capacity, Targets 500 GW by 2030.
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According to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), India has made remarkable progress in its Renewable Energy (RE) sector, reinforcing its position as a global leader in clean energy.
- As of December 2024, India’s total RE installed capacity reached 209.44 Gigawatt (GW), a 15.84% increase from 180.80 GW in December 2023.
- In 2024, India added a total of 28.64 GW to its RE capacity, reflecting a significant Year-on-Year (YoY) increase of 119.46%, compared to the 13.05 GW added in 2023.
- As of January 20, 2025, India has reached a milestone of 217.62 GW, with a goal to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity by 2030.
Main Point :- (i) The Government of India (GOI) focused on enhancing the viability of green hydrogen by reducing costs and attracting investments, positioning India as a global leader in green hydrogen technology.
(ii) Efforts were made to ramp up domestic production of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and wind turbines, aiming to make India a global hub for renewable energy manufacturing.
(iii) The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) proposed investments in inter-state transmission systems to efficiently transfer power from renewable-rich states like Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh (MP), supporting the country’s growing energy needs.
About MNRE
Minister : Shri Pralhad Joshi
Headquarters : New Delhi
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