In a remarkable stride towards sustainability, India has unveiled a staggering 31.25 GW of non-fossil energy capacity this fiscal year, with solar energy spearheading the revolution. Over the past eleven years, the solar sector has experienced an unprecedented surge of 4,500%, positioning India as a crucial contender in the global clean energy landscape. Union minister of new and renewable energy Pralhad Joshi (ANI Photo) Highlighting India’s clean energy expansion, Joshi stated that the country’s solar capacity grew from 2.8 GW to around 130 GW in the last 11 years, registering a rise of more than 4,500%. He added that India contributed 46 GW to global solar additions between 2022 and 2024, becoming the third-largest contributor. “India is a key driver of this explosive global surge in renewable energy,” the minister said while speaking at the Global Energy Leaders’ Summit 2025 in Odisha’s Puri.Joshi mentioned that India held the world’s fifth-largest coal reserves and was the second-largest consumer of coal. Yet, with that abundance, it was steadily balancing fossil energy with renewables as the transition gathered pace. With global mechanisms now shaping industrial competitiveness, he said India’s shift towards renewable energy has become even more urgent and strategically important.About the AuthorAtul MathurAtul Mathur, Deputy Metro Editor (Senior Assistant Editor), at The Times of India, has over 26 years of experience in journalism. Based in Delhi, he has extensively reported on governance, policy and politics, offering readers deeply researched, data-driven insights into the workings of the capital. Known for his in-depth investigative reporting and compelling human-interest narratives, Atul brings clarity and context to complex urban and civic issues.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’I Regret That…’: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor On No Invite To Rahul, Kharge For Putin DinnerGoa: 23 Killed In Arpora Nightclub Fire; Cylinder Blast Suspected, CM Sawant Vows Strict Action’Maligning Hindu Way Of Life’: PM Modi Calls Out Colonial Mindset Over ‘Hindu Rate Of Growth’ LabelUP CM Yogi Slams Parties ‘Insulting Babasaheb’s Legacy’, Announces Security For Ambedkar Statues’Engaging Atmosphere Reigned’: Shashi Tharoor After State Dinner With Russian President Putin’Sab Jagah Pohchenge’: Yogi Adityanath On What’s Next After Ram Temple, ‘Kashi-Mathura’ Slogan’Black Day’: Owaisi Targets Modi Govt, Questions Acquittals In Babri Masjid Demolition CasePutin Dinner Snub Triggers War of Word: Priyanka Chaturvedi Slams ‘Petty’ Politics, BJP Blasts RahulHow Russia May Open Central Asia For India As West Pushes Harder: Kugelman Explains The Power ShiftAviation Meltdown Escalates As IndiGo Cancels 400 Flights And Government Enforces Fare Controls123PhotostoriesShort, modern and meaningful unisex baby namesKerala actress assault case: 8-year timeline of the trial; Dileep awaits verdict in historic courtroom battleHow to know if your heart is healthy: Simple checks you can do at home5 sleep secrets that transform student performance: What science really saysPowerful mythological names for babies born on SundayYour soul purpose as per your birth month; goosebumps guaranteed!Explore the other wild South: Tamil Nadu’s 6 little-known wildlife sanctuaries to visit4 vitamins that boost brain power, foods rich in them, and a super easy multivitamin drink recipe5 snakes so beautiful that you won’t be able to look awayNutrition fact of the day: Green tea boosts metabolism and helps burn fat more efficiently123Hot PicksIndigo Flight DelayPutin India VisitWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGautam GambhirThe God Slayer Release DateRohit SharmaCandace OwensAryna Sabalenka Net WorthTim PoolAaron RodgersVirat KohliNarela Girl Sexually AssaultedBengaluru News
Union minister of new and renewable energy Pralhad Joshi (ANI Photo)
Highlighting India’s clean energy expansion, Joshi stated that the country’s solar capacity grew from 2.8 GW to around 130 GW in the last 11 years, registering a rise of more than 4,500%. He added that India contributed 46 GW to global solar additions between 2022 and 2024, becoming the third-largest contributor. “India is a key driver of this explosive global surge in renewable energy,” the minister said while speaking at the Global Energy Leaders’ Summit 2025 in Odisha’s Puri.Joshi mentioned that India held the world’s fifth-largest coal reserves and was the second-largest consumer of coal. Yet, with that abundance, it was steadily balancing fossil energy with renewables as the transition gathered pace. With global mechanisms now shaping industrial competitiveness, he said India’s shift towards renewable energy has become even more urgent and strategically important.
