How modern technologies shaping India’s journey towards clean energy transition
net zero by 2070 is driven by its unwavering commitment to mitigate climate change, reduce carbon emissions and sustainable development. For a growing economy with a population of over 1.4 billion that is heavily dependent on fossil fuel, achieving this target seems like a formidable task for the country. However, in the past few years, India’s journey to become a global leader in clean energy has been marked by remarkable technological evolution and initiatives.
By investing in renewable energy sources, and enhancing energy efficiency, the country has surpassed several developed countries to establish itself as the third largest producer of renewable energy, with 40% of its installed electricity generated from non-fossil fuel sources in 2021 itself. Some of the innovative technologies paving India’s journey towards clean energy transition are:
Solar and Wind Power Nine years after the Paris Climate Agreement (COP 21) 2015, India has made significant progress in strengthening its solar and wind power capacity as a means to transition to a clean and sustainable energy future. Based on the report by the Central Energy Authority (CEA), the contribution of solar and wind to India’s energy mix has increased to 26 per cent in March 2023 from 9 per cent recorded at the end of 2011-12.
The advancement of technology and concentrated efforts in that direction have made India the world’s fourth-largest producer of wind power and the fifth-largest producer of solar power, with a combined renewable energy capacity of over 175
