India Achieves Remarkable Growth in Renewable Energy Capacity, Targets 500 GW by 2030. National | Dated: 25 Jan 2025 According to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), India has made remarkable progress in its Renewable Energy (RE) sector, reinforcing its position as a global leader in clean energy. 🎯 Key Highlights: - As of December 2024, India’s total RE installed capacity reached 209.44 Gigawatt (GW), a 15.84% increase from 180.80 GW in December 2023. - In 2024, India added a total of 28.64 GW to its RE capacity, reflecting a significant Year-on-Year (YoY) increase of 119.46%, compared to the 13.05 GW added in 2023. - As of January 20, 2025, India has reached a milestone of 217.62 GW, with a goal to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity by 2030. 💡 Other Important Facts: (i) The Government of India (GOI) focused on enhancing the viability of green hydrogen by reducing costs and attracting investments, positioning India as a global leader in green hydrogen technology. (ii) Efforts were made to ramp up domestic production of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and wind turbines, aiming to make India a global hub for renewable energy manufacturing. (iii) The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) proposed investments in inter-state transmission systems to efficiently transfer power from renewable-rich states like Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh (MP), supporting the country’s growing energy needs. 📚 Test Your Knowledge: What is India’s renewable energy capacity target for the year 2030, as mentioned by MNRE Recently ? Correct Answer: 500 GW 🚀 Quick Recap: About MNRE Minister : Shri Pralhad Joshi Headquarters : New Delhi