India & Global Energy News – August 15, 2025
By Team Newscript
August 16, 2025
India Energy News
Clean Energy Milestone: India Beats 2030 Target Ahead of Schedule
India has reached a landmark in its energy transition, achieving 50% clean energy use five years ahead of the 2030 deadline pledged under the Paris Agreement. By August 2025, renewable capacity rose to 234.24GW, accounting for half of the country’s installed power base. The portfolio includes 116.24GW of solar, 51.67GW of wind, 54.72GW of hydropower, and 11.59GW of biopower. The achievement vaults India to fourth globally in total renewable capacity, third in solar, and fourth in wind.
Government schemes played a central role. The PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has accelerated rooftop solar adoption among households, while PM-KUSUM expanded solar pumps for...