India has surpassed Germany to become the third largest country in generating electricity from wind and solar energy
India has surpassed Germany in 2024 to become the third largest producer of electricity from wind and solar energy in the world, according to a new report released by Ember on April 8, 2025.
According to the report, in 2024, wind and solar energy accounted for 15% of global electricity, with 10% attributed to India. Clean energy sources (i.e., renewable and nuclear energy) constituted 40.9% of global electricity supply — this figure has exceeded 40% for the first time since the 1940s.
India has significantly increased its solar energy production. In 2024, solar panels provided 7% of the country's total electricity, which is double compared to 2021. India added 24 GW of solar capacity in 2024, becoming the third largest market after China and the USA. Additionally, the country produced 20 TWh of additional solar electricity, ranking fourth in the world.
Solar energy continues to lead among new energy sources: in 2024, it added 474 TWh of energy and has been the fastest-growing electricity source for 20 consecutive years. Overall, global solar energy production has doubled in three years, accounting for 6.9% of global electricity supply.
As noted by Ember CEO Phil MacDonald, solar energy, along with batteries, is becoming a key driver of the transition to clean energy worldwide and meets the growing global demand for electricity.
India is actively working to increase the share of carbon-free energy sources. According to plans, the country aims to reach a 50% share of renewable sources in its installed capacity by 2030. In 2021, India announced a target of achieving 500 GW of renewable capacity by 2030, and although this figure has not been officially recorded in the country's updated plan, it remains an important direction of India's energy policy.
