Renewable Energy

September 15, 2025 10:42 PM

India on track to produce 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030: Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Sunday that India is making rapid progress in renewable energy and is on track to achieve the ambitious target of producing 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030. Speaking at the Panchjanya Infra Confluence 2025, Joshi said Prime Minister Narendra Modi never sets easy goals for himself or his cabinet colleagues, and has outlined a challenging roadmap for the renewable energy sector. "The Prime Minister does not set easily achievable targ...

September 4, 2025 1:40 PM

India adds 30 GW renewable energy generation capacity so far in 2025: Minister

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Thursday informed that India has added 30 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy generation capacity so far this year and is expected to close 2025 with an addition of up to 43 GW. Speaking at an event, Joshi stated that the country installed about 22 GW of solar and wind power between January and June, and the figure has now climbed to around 30 GW. “We are optimistic of achieving between 39 GW and 43 GW of new capacity by the end of ...

July 16, 2025 11:55 AM

India achieves 50% Renewable Energy capacity target ahead of 2030 deadline: Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, on Tuesday said that India has achieved its target of meeting 50 per cent of total installed energy capacity through renewable sources well ahead of the 2030 deadline. Speaking to mediapersons during his visit to IIT Bombay, Joshi said, “We have achieved 50 per cent of total installed energy capacity through renewable energy. We were supposed to achieve this by 2030 but have done it ahead of schedule.” Pralhad Joshi also wrote an ...

June 18, 2025 8:50 AM

PM Modi takes part in G7 Summit’s outreach session on energy security

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday participated in the outreach session on energy security at the 51st G7 Summit, where he underscored the need for a sustainable and inclusive approach to global energy access. Addressing the gathering, PM Modi emphasised the importance of ensuring energy security for all people through green and sustainable pathways. He highlighted India’s key international initiatives in this area, including the International Solar Alliance, the Coalition for Disaster R...

February 25, 2025 12:12 PM

Mobilising finance crucial for achieving India’s 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, on Monday emphasised the critical importance of mobilising finance to achieve India’s ambitious target of 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030. Addressing the National Workshop on Mobilising Finance for Renewable Energy in Mumbai, Joshi called for concerted efforts from financial institutions and policymakers to ensure accessible funding for the renewable energy (RE) sector. Joshi highlighted the role of decentralisation, with initi...

January 22, 2025 2:37 PM

India’s Renewable Energy surge: 24.5 GW Solar, 3.4 GW Wind added in 2024, setting path for 2025

India continues its remarkable journey towards a sustainable energy future, achieving record-breaking milestones in 2024 with the addition of 24.5 GW of solar capacity and 3.4 GW of wind capacity, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy on Wednesday. These achievements have propelled India’s total non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity to 217.62 GW as of January 2025, positioning the country as a global leader in renewable energy. With ambitious target...

December 18, 2024 3:14 PM

India poised to become global leader in renewable energy: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, on Tuesday said that India is on track to becoming the renewable energy capital of the world. Addressing the 5th CII International Energy Conference and Exhibition (IECE) in New Delhi, Joshi highlighted the country’s rapid advancements in clean energy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. He emphasized that India’s renewable energy journey is not only being closely monitored globally but also being replicated by sever...

October 16, 2024 10:56 AM

India and Colombia agree to deepen ongoing engagement, exploring new avenues of cooperation

India and Colombia reviewed the existing bilateral relations including trade, investment, energy, IT, and identified new areas of cooperation, such as in defence, renewable energy and railways during the 10th round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in New Delhi. Both sides also exchanged views on regional, multilateral, and international issues of mutual interest during the FOC on Tuesday, the Ministry of Externals Affairs (MEA) stated in a release. The Indian delegation was led by Jaideep ...