India overtakes Germany to become 3rd-largest generator of wind, solar power

 India Becomes 3rd-Largest Generator of Wind and Solar Power (2024)

Context:

• India overtakes Germany to become the third-largest producer of electricity from wind and solar in 2024.
• Report source: Ember’s Global Electricity Review 2025 (6th edition).

Global Context:

• Wind and solar contributed 15% of global electricity, with India accounting for 10% of this share.
• Low-carbon sources (renewables + nuclear) globally provided 40.9% of electricity — first time exceeding 40% since the 1940s.
• Solar added 474 TWh globally in 2024, being the largest source of new electricity for the third consecutive year.

India’s Clean Energy Profile:

• Clean energy share: 22% of total electricity generation.
• Hydropower: 8%, wind + solar: 10%.
• Solar electricity contribution: 7% (generation doubled since 2021).
• India added 24 GW of solar capacity in 2024, making it the 3rd-largest market after China and the US.
• Recorded 4th-largest global increase in solar generation, adding 20 TWh.

Significance:

• Solar power is the fastest-growing electricity source globally for 20 consecutive years.
• Recognized as the engine of global energy transition, paired with battery storage for reliability.
• India is being called a “solar superpower”, with critical implications for energy security, economic resilience, and climate commitments.
  
  Updated- April 08, 2025 06:56 pm  | The Hindu