How 11 Years of Modi Government Changed India's Renewable Energy Sector

POWERING A GREEN FUTURE:

- PRALHAD JOSHI

Today, India stands as one of the world's foremost clean energy leaders, ranked third in solar energy, fourth in wind power, and fourth in total renewable energy capacity. With over 232 GW of renewable capacity installed and another 176 GW under construction, we are not just meeting our energy needs but actively shaping the global discourse on energy transition. This progress is not coincidental, it is the outcome of bold reforms, timely decisions, and a clear long-term vision pursued consistently under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi over the past 11 years.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a clear vision to build a robust renewable energy ecosystem. As Chief Minister of Gujarat, he pioneered large-scale solar projects long before clean energy became a global priority. After assuming office in 2014, he scaled that vision nationally. As a result, today India stands as a global leader in solar, wind, and clean energy innovation.

In the past year alone, we added a record 29 GW of renewable energy to the national grid. Solar capacity has grown from just 2.63 GW in 2014 to over 108 GW in 2025, a staggering 41-fold increase. Wind capacity has also surpassed 51 GW. These projects, spread across the length and breadth of the country, are now being stitched together through a unified transmission system, realising the vision of One Nation One Grid, where every Indian, regardless of geography, can access reliable power.