India, Nov 03 : India is making steady progress toward achieving its ambitious target of 500 gigawatts (GW) of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030, reinforcing its leadership in the global clean energy transition.
Speaking at the 18th edition of the Renewable Energy India (REI) Expo, Dr. Vibha Dhawan, Director General of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), said that India’s ongoing initiatives — including the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for solar and battery manufacturing, and the National Manufacturing Mission are fostering a strong domestic value chain for renewable energy.
“At TERI, decades of research, capacity building, and partnerships have been directed toward unlocking India’s estimated 10,800 GW solar potential and advancing agri photovoltaic models that promote rural growth,” Dr. Dhawan said. She added that India has already achieved 127 GW of installed solar capacity and continues to make steady strides toward the 500 GW non-fossil energy target by 2030 a milestone that underscores the nation’s clean energy leadership.
India’s renewable energy landscape now stands at the crossroads of innovation, economic viability, and environmental responsibility, with experts emphasizing the need to treat sustainability as a key driver of industrial competitiveness and inclusive development.
Highlighting progress at the state level, Manu Shrivastava, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Madhya Pradesh, said that the state has reached a new milestone by delivering round-the-clock solar-plus-storage power at ₹2.70 per unit.
“The recently floated 440 MW solar-plus-storage project at Morena, with 95 percent availability for four peak hours through a battery energy storage system (BESS), has demonstrated that solar energy remains viable even when stored and supplied during non-solar hours,” he noted.
With sustained policy support and technological innovation, India continues to advance its transition toward a cleaner, more resilient, and self-reliant energy future.