India charts bold renewable energy future with 500 GW target by 2030

Posted on 18 Feb 2025

New Delhi: India is forging ahead with its ambitious target of achieving 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, as reaffirmed by industry leaders at the recently concluded India Energy Week 2025. The event served as a crucial platform for discussions on the nation’s clean energy transition, with a strong emphasis on biofuels, solar, wind, and green hydrogen as key components of a sustainable energy landscape.

The session on "Scaling Renewables and the Advanced Energy Solutions Landscape" featured leading experts, including Gurdeep Singh, Chairman & MD of NTPC, Sushil Purohit, CEO of Gentari, Gaurav Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary of Karnataka’s Department of Energy, Rahul Munjal, CMD of Hero Future Energies, and Amit Singh, CEO of Adani Green Energy. Their discussions cantered on India's renewable energy leadership, strategic initiatives, and the hurdles in large-scale implementation.

India’s leadership in renewable energy

Gurdeep Singh reaffirmed NTPC’s commitment to transitioning beyond thermal power, highlighting significant investments in solar and nuclear energy to support India’s clean energy mission.

Highlighting India’s growing influence, Sushil Purohit noted the country’s leadership in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in solar and wind energy deployment.

Amit Singh elaborated on Adani’s 20 GW solar and wind energy project in Gujarat, stressing the necessity of a robust domestic supply chain to reduce reliance on imports. He advocated for greater industry collaboration, talent development, and localized supply chains to accelerate clean energy adoption.

The role of green hydrogen and AI in energy transition

With green hydrogen gaining traction as a future fuel, the discussion emphasized its potential role in the clean energy transition.

However, cost efficiency remains a significant challenge. Gaurav Gupta underscored the need for technological advancements to drive down expenses and make green hydrogen viable for large-scale adoption.

Further expanding on technology-driven solutions, Amit Singh highlighted plans to establish AI-driven data centres in regions with affordable renewable energy, ensuring sustainable power sources for the growing digital economy.

Addressing implementation challenges

Key obstacles such as land acquisition and grid integration were also in focus. Gaurav Gupta identified land constraints as a major barrier, while Gurdeep Singh emphasized the urgent need for grid infrastructure upgrades to accommodate the fluctuating supply of renewable energy.

NTPC is actively investing in large-scale transmission infrastructure to support states like Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh in their renewable energy initiatives. Strengthening grid connectivity is crucial for the seamless integration of renewables into the national power network.

A call for youth-driven innovation

As India progresses towards its renewable energy goals, industry leaders emphasized the need for innovation led by the younger generation. Encouraging youth participation, the session concluded with a strong emphasis on the role of research, innovation, and policy advocacy in accelerating the energy transition.

India Energy Week 2025 played a pivotal role in reinforcing this commitment. Within just two years, the event has grown into the world’s second-largest energy conference, reflecting India’s expanding role in shaping the global energy landscape. The next edition, scheduled for February 2025 in New Delhi, is expected to further strengthen international collaboration toward a cleaner, more sustainable future.

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