India has committed to producing 50% of its total power from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030, under the Paris Agreement, signed by 175 countries.
Solar Power Target By 2030 - A Detailed Overview
Overview:
India is the world's third largest user of electricity and the world's third largest producer of renewable energy, with renewables accounting for 38% of the energy capacity constructed in 2020 (136 GW out of 373 GW). According to Ernst & Young's (EY) 2021 Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI), India is rated third, after the United States and China. In November 2021, India had 150 GW of renewable energy capacity, including solar (48.55GW), wind (40.03GW), small hydro (4.83GW), bio-power (10.62GW), and big hydro (46.51GW), as well as nuclear (6.78GW). India has pledged to build 450 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.
