Guwahati: India has made significant strides in renewable energy adoption. It is one of the fastest-growing economies and ranks among the top countries in solar and wind energy power capacity. As of December 2024, India's total installed power capacity was 462 gigawatts (GW), including a massive portion of renewable energy. Rajasthan has an energy capacity of 29.98, the largest among the states, while Gujarat has 29.52 GW, the second largest renewable energy capacity. Tamil Nadu has 23.70 GW, with the third largest renewable energy capacity, and Karnataka comes fourth with a renewable energy capacity of 22.37 GW.
During the recently concluded India Energy Week 2025, a dynamic event bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and experts to discuss the future of energy in India, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri highlighted the measurable success of the event. He said, "The event had exceeded expectations by encompassing a comprehensive range of sectors, including petroleum, natural gas, green energy, biofuel, and CBG, showcasing remarkably innovative developments."
He further emphasised that IEW 2025 distinguished itself from other global energy forums by facilitating actual business transactions rather than merely serving as a networking platform.
Speaking on India-US energy cooperation, Puri said there has been substantial progress in bilateral relations between the two countries, especially in the natural gas sector. "India aims to increase natural gas consumption to 15% from 6%," he stated during the event in Delhi, highlighting the strategic importance of India's relationship with the US for LNG supplies to support this transition.
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The Union Minister also highlighted practical innovations - such as the cost-effective conversion kit demonstrated at the HPCL stall, designed to enable biofuel usage in two and three-wheelers apart from stressing the priorities of the ministry. Puri proposed regulatory changes for appropriate resource discovery compensation and highlighted the significance of the amendments passed by the Rajya Sabha.
Indian government’s ambitious goal of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 reflects its commitment to a greener future. However, balancing energy demand with sustainability remains a critical challenge, making discussions at Energy Week more relevant than ever.
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