India recorded a record 29.34 GW of additional renewable energy capacity in 2024, an increase of 113% from 2023, according to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. The total installed capacity now reaches 217.62 GW, which marks an annual growth of 15.58%.
This progress is part of the country’s commitments to cover 50% of its electricity needs using renewable energies by 2030 and to achieve carbon neutrality in 2070. The authorities are aiming to accelerate investments to add 50 GW of capacity per year. year over the next few years.