India adds record renewable energy capacity of about 30 GW in 2024
New Delhi, January 11, 2025.
India logged a record high renewable energy capacity addition of about 30 GW in 2024, more than 113 per cent higher than 13.75 GW recorded in 2023, according to the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy data.
This assumes significance in view of India's ambitious plan to have 500 GW of renewable energy capacity in the country by 2030.
Besides, India needs to add an average of 50 GW of renewable energy capacity per annum over the next six years to achieve its target.
