INDIA UNLEASHES GREEN POWER SURGE: OVERTAKES GERMANY TO CLAIM 3RD SPOT IN GLOBAL WIND-SOLAR RACE
Historic leap: India became the world’s 3rd-largest wind and solar electricity producer in 2024, dethroning Germany, per Ember’s Global Electricity Review
Clean energy mix: Wind and solar accounted for 10% of India’s electricity, with hydropower adding another 8%
Solar dominance: Added a record 24 GW solar capacity in 2024 — doubling 2023 figures — making India the 3rd-largest solar market globally
Wind momentum: Installed 3.4 GW new wind capacity, led by Gujarat (1,250 MW), Karnataka (1,135 MW), and Tamil Nadu (980 MW)
Global impact: Solar was the fastest-growing power source worldwide for the 20th straight year, with India contributing 20 TWh of new solar generation
Clean energy share: Low-carbon sources (renewables + nuclear) met 22% of India’s electricity demand, nearing the global average of 40.9%
Ambitious targets: Aims for 50% non-fossil energy capacity by 2030, but requires 20% annual funding hikes to stay on track
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