India Aims for 900 GW Clean Energy by 2035, Approves $20 Billion Grid Upgrade
· India · The Independent, Telegraph India
India has set an ambitious target to achieve 900 gigawatts of clean energy capacity by 2035, nearly doubling its existing 2030 goal of 500 gigawatts. This new target, announced in late September, includes non-fossil power sources like solar, wind, hydropower, and nuclear energy. The government has also approved nearly $20 billion in funding for transmission infrastructure and battery storage under its Green Energy Corridor plan. This push comes as India, currently third globally in clean power capacity, struggles with inadequate transmission infrastructure that prevents generated renewable electricity from reaching consumers.
Why it matters
Achieving this target could significantly lower electricity costs for Indian consumers and reduce the country's reliance on coal and petroleum products. It is crucial for India's climate goals and its transition to a cleaner energy economy, potentially offering cheap energy as a competitive advantage.
Read the original report — The Independent
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