Archive · 12 Jan 2026
India Leads Global Energy Transition
India is working hard to use more clean energy and less dirty energy.
They want to have 500 GW of clean energy by 2030 and no emissions by 2070.
They have already reached half of their clean energy goal early.
India is also helping other countries by sharing their knowledge and technology.
They need a lot of money to do this, so they are asking for help from other countries.
India is a leader in clean energy and wants to make sure everyone has access to it.
India has achieved 50% of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources in 2025, five years ahead of its NDC target under the Paris Agreement.
India's renewable energy capacity has crossed 266 GW, placing the country among global leaders in renewable energy deployment.
India is prioritizing reliable and resilient power systems through accelerated deployment of energy storage solutions, grid modernization, and innovative bidding mechanisms.
India is expected to require around USD 300 billion by 2030 for its energy transition, creating significant opportunities across renewable generation, storage, green hydrogen, grids, and manufacturing.
India is calling for enhanced international cooperation, emphasizing the importance of technology transfer, access to low-cost finance, capacity building, and harmonization of standards.
- Who
- India, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
- What
- India's commitment to global energy transition and net zero emissions
- When
- 2025 (current milestone), 2030 (target), 2070 (net zero target)
- Where
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (IRENA Assembly), India
- Why
- To achieve a just, equitable, affordable, and sustainable global energy transition
- India's Non-Fossil Power Capacity
- 266.78GW in 2025, aiming for 500GW by 2030
- Net Zero Emissions Target
- 2070
- Renewable Energy Capacity
- Crossed 266 GW
- Investment Required by 2030
- USD 300 billion
- International Cooperation Focus
- Technology transfer, low-cost finance, capacity building, harmonisation of standards
Sources
India, China to lead global energy transition post-US exit: UN Energy official
The science of climate change and why India must look beyond green energy solutions
India’s committed to achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel installed power capacity by 2030 and Net Zero emissions by 2070: Minister
