|
IRENA Ranks India 3rd Globally in Renewable Energy Installed Capacity, ahead of Brazil
India ranks 3rd globally in renewable energy installed capacity as per IRENA, surpassing Brazil. The achievement reflects rapid expansion of non-fossil energy capacity in the country.
Renewable Energy in India:
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Definition | Is energy derived from naturally replenishing sources such as sunlight, wind, water, biomass, and geothermal heat. |
| Global Ranking | Provides for India ranking 3rd globally in renewable energy installed capacity. |
| Total Non-Fossil Capacity | Provides for 283.46 GW comprising solar 150 GW, wind 56 GW, hydro 56 GW, bio 12 GW, and nuclear 9 GW. |
| Milestone | Provides for achievement of 50% installed capacity from non-fossil sources in June 2025. |
| NDC Target | Provides for target of 500 GW non-fossil capacity by 2030 under Paris Agreement. |
| Solar Energy | Comprises 150.26 GW installed capacity supported by PM KUSUM, Rooftop Solar Programme, PLI Scheme, and Solar Quality Control Order 2025. |
| Wind Energy | Comprises 56.09 GW installed capacity with policies such as National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy and Vayumitra programme. |
| Hydro Power | Comprises 51.41 GW large hydro and 5.17 GW small hydro supported by Small Hydro Power Development Scheme and Green Energy Corridor. |
| Bio-Energy | Comprises 11.75 GW installed capacity supported by National Bio-Energy Programme and Jaiv-Urja Mitra programme. |
| Geothermal Energy | Provides for 5 pilot projects sanctioned in 2025 under National Geothermal Energy Policy. |
| Nuclear Energy | Provides for about 8.78 GW capacity contributing to non-fossil energy mix. |
| Green Hydrogen | Provides for production target of 5 MMT by 2030 under National Green Hydrogen Mission with hubs at Kandla, Paradip, and Tuticorin. |