India Seeking to Add 500 GW of Renewable Energy by 2030

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated India Energy Week 2025 on Tuesday, laying out an ambitious energy roadmap that underscores the critical importance of the next two decades for India's growth. He emphasized that the coming five years will see the achievement of several major milestones, with many goals aligned with the 2030 target. Among these, the government aims to add 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, a target that represents a bold step forward in the nation's energy transition.

In his address, PM Modi highlighted significant initiatives across various sectors. He pointed out that Indian Railways has committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2030 and that the country is on track to produce 5 million metric tons of green hydrogen annually by the same year. Modi also noted that India has emerged as the third-largest solar power-generating nation globally, with its non-fossil fuel energy capacity tripled over the years. Additionally, he mentioned that the country has reached a 19% ethanol blending rate and is set to implement a 20% ethanol mandate before October 2025.

The Prime Minister further underscored the rapid growth of India's biofuel industry, which is supported by a sustainable feedstock of 500 million metric tons. He highlighted the establishment of the Global Biofuel Alliance during India's G20 presidency—a collaborative initiative that has already attracted 28 nations and 12 international organizations, aimed at transforming waste into wealth and establishing centers of excellence in the biofuel sector.