Archive · 16 Sep 2025
India Launches Geothermal Energy Policy to Boost Clean Energy
India is starting a new plan to use the Earth's heat for power, like other countries such as Germany.
The government will give money and make rules to help.
This plan encourages using heat from deep underground, even from old oil and gas sites.
It's like finding a natural energy source below the ground.
The goal is to help India use cleaner energy and to grow.
India has found many hot spots where this can work.
It also wants to team up with other countries for help and funding.
This type of energy is cleaner than using fuels like coal or oil.
India launched its first national geothermal energy policy.
The policy aims to unlock geothermal potential with incentives and regulations.
It encourages repurposing oil and gas wells for geothermal use.
The policy promotes joint ventures and fiscal incentives.
India aims to contribute to global geothermal growth through collaborations.
- Who
- India's Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
- What
- Launched its first national policy on geothermal energy.
- When
- September 16, 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To unlock India's untapped geothermal potential and promote clean energy.
- Policy Launch Date
- September 16, 2025
- Global Geothermal Capacity (End of 2024)
- 15.4 GW
- Indian Hot Springs Identified
- 381
- Geothermal Provinces
- Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat
- Policy Duration
- Up to 30 years