Across the world, countries are racing to produce cleaner and greener energy. Power from the Sun and wind is no longer just an option. It is becoming a necessity. India’s wind and solar power growth is now placing the country among global clean energy leaders. In 2024, India reached a major milestone that shows how fast its energy story is changing and why the world is watching closely.
India is now a global clean energy superstar! In 2024, it became the third-largest producer of electricity from wind and solar energy, overtaking Germany. According to the sixth edition of global energy think tank Ember’s Global Electricity Review, wind and solar together generated 15% of global electricity last year.
India has become the world’s third-largest producer of electricity from wind and solar power:
India’s share stood at 10%. In India, clean energy sources made up about 22% of the electricity generated. Hydropower was the biggest contributor at 8%, while wind and solar power together added another 10%. India’s solar capacity doubled between 2023 and 2024. Experts say this shift to clean energy is crucial for reducing pollution and meeting rising electricity demands from things like electric vehicles and AI technologies. India’s clean energy success is part of its big plans to get half of its electricity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030. With its rapid progress, India is proving to be a true “solar superpower” on the global stage!
How is India doing it?
India’s share stood at 10% of this global wind and solar electricity. Overall, clean energy sources made up about 22% of the electricity generated in India.
- Hydropower was the biggest contributor at 8%
- Wind and solar power together added another 10%
One of the biggest highlights is solar energy. India’s solar capacity doubled between 2023 and 2024, showing rapid growth in a very short time.
Why clean energy matters
Experts say this shift is crucial for reducing pollution and meeting rising electricity needs. More electric vehicles, growing cities, and energy-hungry technologies like AI all need power. Clean energy helps meet this demand without harming the planet.
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