I have been hearing about this 'plan' for the last thirty years.
In that time, China became a developed country and a leader in Solar energy, EV and hydrogen tech while India remained worse than Bangladesh. RIP logic and truth.
We have surpassed all our goals of renewable energy till date. What we have achieved till date and in recent past is exceedingly well. Read bellow article and count how many times the India's renewable energy is to total electricity generation of BD.
As India accelerates its transition towards a sustainable future, its renewable energy (RE) sector h
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India’s Renewable Energy Revolution
Posted On: 22 JAN 2025 11:36AM by PIB Delhi
As India accelerates its transition towards a sustainable future, its renewable energy (RE) sector has witnessed
unprecedented growth. In 2024, the country made significant strides in solar and wind energy installations, policy advancements, and infrastructural improvements, setting the stage for ambitious targets in 2025. With a commitment to achieving
500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity by 2030, India is emerging as a
global leader in clean energy. As on 20th Jan 2025, India’s
total non-fossil fuel based energy capacity has reached
217.62 GW.
The year 2024 saw a record-breaking
24.5 GW of solar capacity and
3.4 GW of wind capacity added, reflecting a more than
twofold increase in solar installations and a
21% rise in wind installations compared to 2023. This surge was driven by government incentives, policy reforms, and increased investments in domestic solar and wind turbine manufacturing. Solar energy remained the dominant contributor to India’s renewable energy growth, accounting for
47% of the total installed renewable energy capacity. Last year saw the installation of
18.5 GW of utility-scale solar capacity, a nearly
2.8x increase compared to 2023.
Rajasthan,
Gujarat, and
Tamil Nadu emerged as the top-performing states, contributing
71% of India’s total utility-scale solar installations.
The rooftop solar sector also experienced significant growth in 2024, with
4.59 GW of new capacity installed, marking a
53% increase from the year 2023. The
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, launched in
2024, played a crucial role in this expansion, facilitating
7 lakh rooftop solar installations within ten months. Additionally, the off-grid solar segment recorded a
182% increase, adding
1.48 GW in 2024, furthering India's energy access goals in rural areas.
India added
3.4 GW of new
wind capacity in 2024, with
Gujarat (1,250 MW),
Karnataka (1,135 MW), and
Tamil Nadu (980 MW) leading the way. These states accounted for
98% of the new wind capacity additions, highlighting their continued dominance in wind power generation.
The
Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) played a pivotal role in fostering RE growth through policy interventions and financial support. Key highlights include:
- Green Hydrogen Push: The government actively pursued the development of green hydrogen policies to reduce costs and attract investments in this emerging sector.
- Manufacturing Expansion: Domestic solar PV and wind turbine manufacturing were scaled up, supporting India’s ambition to become a global RE manufacturing hub.
- Grid Infrastructure Development: The MNRE proposed significant investments in inter-state transmission systems to evacuate power from renewable-rich states like Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh.
India’s renewable energy sector is on a transformative journey,
with 2024 marking a year of record capacity additions and policy advancements. As the country moves into 2025, addressing regulatory, financial, and infrastructural challenges will be crucial. With continued policy support, increased investment, and a focus on emerging technologies, India is well-positioned to achieve its
ambitious renewable energy targets and
solidify its status as a global leader in the clean energy transition.
By the way Billu, India 's renewable energy is more than 4 times the BD's total electricity generation. We added more renewable energy last year than total electricity generation capacity of BD last year. Is it good enough @Bilal9 ?
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