- overview
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- policies
- agencies
India is planning to set up 500 GW of new renewable energy generation capacity by 2030.
18.48 GW
Renewable Energy capacity is added during FY 2023–24
$19.98 Bn
FDI attracted during April 2020 to September 2024
40%
Cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuels
33-35%
emissions intensity of GDP reduced from the 2005 level as a part of Nationally Determined Contribution
500 GW target (by 2030)
India’s COP26 commitment to non-fossil fuel capacity.
205.52 GW installed capacity (Nov 2024)
Accounts for 42% of the country’s total power generation.
396% growth (last 8.5 years)
Reflects rapid diversification away from fossil fuels.
94.16 GW solar capacity (Nov 2024)
Achieved through a 30-fold increase since 2014.
120+ ISA signatories
Global collaboration under the International Solar Alliance.
National Institute of Solar Energy
1800 233 4477
National Institute of Solar Energy, an autonomous institution of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), is the apex R&D institution in the field solar energy.
Solar Energy Corporation of India
+91-11- 71989236
The state-run agency drives implementation of grid connected solar roof-top schemes, among others.
India Energy Storage Alliance
+91-9699719818
IESA promotes Electric Energy Storage (EES) and microgrid technologies and their applications in India.
Indian Wind Power Association
+91-44 - 4550 4036
Supports wind power development and creation of an enabling regulatory and policy environment for investments in this sector.
India Renewable Energy Development Agency
+91-11-26717400 - 26717412
To give financial support to specific projects and schemes for generating electricity and / or energy through new and renewable sources and conserving energy through energy efficiency.
Skill Council for Green Jobs
+91-11-41792866
