India
India overtook Japan to become the third-largest solar power generator in 2023
India’s growth in solar generation in 2023 pushed the country above Japan to become the world’s third-largest solar power generator, providing 5.9% of global growth in solar.
Hydro remains India’s main clean electricity source at 8%. Solar and wind combined reached almost 10% in 2023. However, this is still below the global average (13%) and its neighbours Japan (12%) and China (16%).
India relied on fossil fuels for 78% of its electricity in 2023, ranking as the world’s third largest power sector emitter. However, its per capita emissions were below the global average.
India saw the second-largest rise in coal generation globally, behind China, leading to a 7.2% increase in power sector emissions in 2023 compared to 2022.
India aims for 44% renewable electricity by 2031, while the IEA’s Net Zero Emissions scenario sets out a global target of 60% renewable electricity by 2030.
Last updated: May 2024
Progress towards 1.5C power sector benchmarks
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