Archive · 27 Jul 2025
India's Energy Transition: Progress, Challenges, and Outlook
India is working to switch to cleaner energy, but it's facing some hurdles.
A recent report ranked India at 71st in the world for this transition.
India has made progress in areas like clean energy investments, but still relies heavily on fossil fuels, such as coal.
Also, not everyone has the same access to clean energy, especially in rural areas.
The good news is that India is increasing its renewable energy production, like solar power, which could help it move forward.
To speed things up, India needs to improve its infrastructure and attract more investment in clean energy projects.
India ranked 71st in the Energy Transition Index (ETI), down from 63rd in 2024.
Sweden topped the ETI list with a score of 77.5, while India scored 53.3.
India shows strengths in energy efficiency and clean energy investments but faces challenges.
Fossil fuel dependence and unequal access to clean energy are significant concerns for India.
Renewable energy capacity has increased in India, with potential for further growth.
- Who
- The World Economic Forum (WEF) and Accenture, and India.
- What
- India's energy transition progress and challenges.
- When
- The report was released recently, with data referenced from 2009 to 2025.
- Where
- India's energy sector.
- Why
- To assess the country's progress towards cleaner energy and identify areas for improvement.
Challenges
Opportunities
Fossil fuel dependence
Challenges
Reliance on fossil fuels, inequitable access to clean energy, and affordability and convenience issues.
Opportunities
Not Applicable
- ETI Rank
- 71st
- ETI Score
- 53.3
- Top Country ETI
- Sweden (77.5)
- Renewable Energy Capacity (2024)
- 204 GW
- India's Renewable Energy rank
- 3rd