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India Targets 900 Gigawatts Clean Energy by 2035
India aims to triple clean energy capacity to 900 gigawatts by 2035 but faces grid and funding hurdles.
In brief
India aims to triple clean energy capacity to 900 gigawatts by 2035 but faces grid and funding hurdles. India plans to install 900 gigawatts of clean energy by 2035 but struggles with grid infrastructure and coal dependency. Originally reported by The Economic Times.
India's Clean Energy Goal
India announced a target to install 900 gigawatts of clean energy by 2035, nearly twice its 2030 target of 500 gigawatts.
Grid Infrastructure Challenges
Experts warn that without a robust transmission grid, India cannot meet its clean energy target despite approving $20 billion in grid upgrades.
Coal Dependency Concerns
Coal generated 71% of India's electricity in 2025, raising fears about reliable clean energy transition as solar and wind output fluctuates.
Energy Storage Shortfall
India needs up to 250 gigawatts of energy storage to integrate renewable electricity over the next decade, but grid upgrades may not suffice.
Economic Benefits of Transition
Cheaper clean electricity could reduce India's reliance on coal and help industries replace imported fossil fuels with domestic power.
Policy Barriers to Renewables
Two policy types could discourage renewable investment: higher business subsidies and restrictions on private electricity sales.
Battery Supply Chain Issues
India's dependence on imported battery cells from China poses a challenge for domestic battery manufacturing and energy storage.
Potential for Global Replication
India's experience in clean energy expansion could serve as a model for other developing countries to achieve affordable energy transitions.
Current Clean Energy Status
India's current clean power capacity of 300 gigawatts ranks third behind China and the United States in global clean energy capacity.
What matters most
India plans to install 900 gigawatts of clean energy by 2035 but struggles with grid infrastructure and coal dependency.
