Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Beyond 2030: India's Renewable Energy Strategy Examined
India has met its goal of getting 50% of its electricity from non-fossil fuels ahead of schedule.
However, the article questions whether the targets were ambitious enough.
The author suggests that the government's continued reliance on coal plants and the need for more renewable energy storage are crucial for meeting future energy needs.
The current pace of renewable energy growth is insufficient to meet the country's long-term targets.
Investments in storage, both battery and pumped, are vital for utilizing renewable energy effectively.
India achieved its non-fossil fuel capacity target ahead of schedule.
The article questions if current renewable energy targets are ambitious enough.
Continued reliance on coal-based generation raises concerns.
Investment in storage is key to increasing renewable energy use.
The pace of renewable energy capacity additions needs to increase.
- Who
- Not explicitly stated
- What
- Explores India's renewable energy strategy beyond 2030, addressing challenges and policy needs.
- When
- Beyond 2030
- Where
- India
- Why
- To examine India's energy transition plans and the need for storage.
Current Government Strategy
Need for Greater Ambition
Renewable Energy Target
Current Government Strategy
50% non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 was sufficient.
Need for Greater Ambition
Targets were not ambitious enough and need to be increased.
Coal vs. Renewables
Current Government Strategy
Continued use of coal is part of the plan.
Need for Greater Ambition
Greater focus on renewables is needed for long-term goals.
Storage
Current Government Strategy
Storage is being addressed through various initiatives.
Need for Greater Ambition
The growth of renewable capacity must precede the building of storage.
- Non-Fossil Fuel Capacity (Current)
- 242.8 GW
- Total Generation Capacity (Current)
- 484.8 GW
- Renewable Capacity Share in Generation
- 12.5%
- Renewable Capacity Share in Capacity
- 35%
- Planned Coal Capacity
- 97 GW
- Battery Storage Projects Tendered (since 2022)
- 31 GW
Sources
Creating legal framework for private players in nuclear sector: AEC Chairman Mohanty
India added 23 GW renewable capacity in Apr-Aug FY26: Pralhad Joshi
NLC India targets 1 million tonne of critical minerals by 2030
23 GW of renewable energy capacity added current fiscal: Minister Pralhad Joshi