Syncing RE & transmission

Naveen Munjal, Director — Business Development & Commercial, Apraava Energy, talks about synchronising transmission expansion with rising renewable capacity

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What are the key trends driving the growth of renewable energy in India?

India’s renewable energy sector continues to witness remarkable growth and attract global attention, as reflected in the 45% year-on-year increase (as of August 2025) in investments in RE projects. The country’s installed renewable capacity has crossed 230 GW as of August 2025, with nearly 50% of the clean energy target achieved in 2025 itself, five years ahead of the scheduled goal of 500 GW by 2030. India presently ranks fourth globally in renewable energy installed capacity.

This growth is supported by a rapidly expanding domestic manufacturing ecosystem, with solar module capacity reaching ~100 GW and with the introduction of ALMM-II for domestic solar PV cells, starting with ~13 GW capacity and expected to scale up to 50-60 GW by 2027. Additionally, the rise in Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and green hydrogen tendering, with BESS capacity projected to touch 30 GW by 2027, will further enhance grid stability and accelerate India’s clean energy transition.

These milestones, coupled with strong policy reforms, underscore the sector’s robust fundamentals and reaffirm India’s leadership in driving sustainable energy transformation on a global scale.

What are the critical challenges that must be addressed to accelerate the growth of the renewable energy sector?