India’s Global Leadership in Renewable Energy Transition

Global endorsement at WEF

India’s Global Leadership in Renewable Energy Transition: At World Economic Forum 2026, India received strong global recognition for its Renewable Energy Transition Roadmap. India achieved 50% of its cumulative installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources, five years ahead of the 2030 target.

This milestone positioned India as a global energy transition leader. It reflects policy stability, infrastructure growth, and large-scale public-private participation.

Static GK fact: India’s 2030 climate commitment is anchored in its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement.

Manufacturing and clean energy scale-up

India’s renewable energy manufacturing capacity has expanded to 144 GW. This strengthens domestic supply chains and reduces import dependence. Solar tariffs declined by nearly 80%, making solar power one of the cheapest energy sources globally. Renewable energy with storage solutions is now cost-competitive with fossil fuel power.

Green hydrogen and green ammonia prices discovered in India are among the most competitive globally. This positions India as a future exporter of clean fuels.

Static GK Tip: India lies in the Tropical Solar Belt, giving it high solar irradiation potential year-round.

Alternative fuels and low-carbon transition

India’s Ethanol Blending Programme has reduced 813 lakh metric tonnes of CO₂ emissions. The programme directly links energy transition with climate mitigation. The country is scaling up biofuels, green hydrogen, sustainable aviation fuels, and low-carbon technologies. This diversification ensures energy security and industrial decarbonisation.

Green hydrogen is emerging as a backbone fuel for steel, fertilizer, and heavy industries. It supports India’s long-term industrial transition strategy.

Decentralised and inclusive energy models

The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana promotes rooftop solar for households. It strengthens decentralised power generation and energy self-reliance.

PM-KUSUM supports solar-powered agriculture, reducing diesel use and irrigation costs. It links energy reform with rural income security.

Static GK fact: Decentralised energy systems reduce transmission losses, which account for a major share of power wastage in India.

Strategic national missions

The National Policy on Biofuels, 2018 targets 20% ethanol blending by 2025–26. This reduces oil imports and supports agricultural value chains. The National Green Hydrogen Mission targets 5 million tonnes of production by 2030. It aims to make India a global green hydrogen hub.

India also promotes solar through International Solar Alliance, OSOWOG, and the Solar Parks Scheme. These initiatives combine diplomacy, infrastructure, and grid integration.

Nuclear and long-term energy security

India plans to triple nuclear capacity to 22.5 GW by 2032. The long-term goal is 100 GW by 2047 under the Nuclear Energy Mission.

Nuclear energy supports base-load power stability in a renewable-dominant grid. It ensures reliability during renewable intermittency.

Global energy partnerships

India leads global platforms like the Global Biofuel Alliance, G20 Energy Transitions Working Group, and LeadIT. These partnerships position India as a norm-setter in global climate governance.

India’s model combines affordability, scale, technology, and equity. This integrated approach defines its leadership in the global clean energy transition.

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