Renewable Energy Sector in India

India stands 4th globally in Renewable Energy Installed Capacity (including Large Hydro), 4th in Wind Power capacity & 4th in Solar Power capacity (as per REN21 Renewables 2022 Global Status Report).

  • It is the 3rd largest energy consuming country in the world.
  • India has set a target to reduce the carbon intensity of the nation’s economy by less than 45% by the end of the decade, achieve 50 percent cumulative electric power installed by 2030 from renewables, and achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2070.
  • India aims for 500 GW of renewable energy installed capacity by 2030.
  • This is the world's largest expansion plan in ....
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