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Importance of Clean Energy for India

India's clean energy transition is vital for enhancing energy security, reducing import dependence, and mitigating vulnerabilities exposed by global events like the Russia-Ukraine war. It is projected to drive economic growth and create one million jobs by 2030, particularly in renewable sectors such as solar and wind. Additionally, transitioning to clean energy can improve climate resilience, reduce pollution, and provide reliable power to rural areas, thereby addressing energy poverty.

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Importance of Clean Energy for India

India's clean energy transition is vital for enhancing energy security, reducing import dependence, and mitigating vulnerabilities exposed by global events like the Russia-Ukraine war. It is projected to drive economic growth and create one million jobs by 2030, particularly in renewable sectors such as solar and wind. Additionally, transitioning to clean energy can improve climate resilience, reduce pollution, and provide reliable power to rural areas, thereby addressing energy poverty.

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Why Clean Energy Transition is Crucial for India?


Energy Security and Reduced Import Dependence: India imports nearly 85% of its crude oil and
50% of its natural gas, making it highly vulnerable to global price shocks and supply disruptions.
Expanding domestic renewable energy can enhance energy independence and reduce the burden of a
high import bill.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported India was the world's second-largest crude oil
net importer in 2023, while the Russia-Ukraine war exposed risks of fossil fuel dependence.
Increasing renewable capacity to 500 GW by 2030, as per India's COP26 pledge, can
mitigate these vulnerabilities.
Economic Growth and Job Creation: A transition to clean energy can drive industrial expansion,
innovation, and employment, particularly in solar, wind, and green hydrogen sectors.
The Council on Energy, Environment, and Water (CEEW) estimates that India’s renewable sector
could create one million people by 2030.
This shift will open new opportunities in manufacturing and grid infrastructure, reducing
economic disparities.
Climate Resilience and Pollution Control: India is one of the most climate-vulnerable nations, facing
frequent heat waves, floods, and rising sea levels.
A clean energy transition can significantly cut carbon emissions and reduce air pollution, which is
responsible for millions of deaths annually.
Air pollution has caused 8.1 million deaths around the world in 2021 with China and India
accounting for more than half of the global burden.
For instance, Delhi in 2024 recorded a three-year high in terms of annual PM2.5
(particulate matter having a diameter of 2.5 microns or less) concentration, highlighting the
urgent need for clean energy adoption.
Rural Electrification and Energy Access: Renewable energy, especially decentralized solar and wind
solutions, can provide reliable power to remote areas, reducing energy poverty.
This will boost education, healthcare, and economic activities in underserved regions.
In 2024, India added 24.5 GW of solar installations, an over two-fold increase compared to 2023.
Utility-scale installations reached 18.5 GW capacity, up 2.8 times from 2023.
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