India charts bold renewable energy future with 500 GW target by 2030

India is forging ahead with its ambitious target of achieving 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, as reaffirmed by industry leaders at the recently concluded India Energy Week 2025. The event served as a crucial platform for discussions on the nation’s clean energy transition, with a strong emphasis on biofuels, solar, wind, and green hydrogen as key components of a sustainable energy landscape.

The session on “Scaling Renewables and the Advanced Energy Solutions Landscape” featured leading experts, including Gurdeep Singh, Chairman & MD of NTPC, Sushil Purohit, CEO of Gentari, Gaurav Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary of Karnataka’s Department of Energy, Rahul Munjal, CMD of Hero Future Energies, and Amit Singh, CEO of Adani Green Energy. Their discussions cantered on India’s renewable energy leadership, strategic initiatives, and the hurdles in large-scale implementation.

India’s leadership in renewable energy

Gurdeep Singh reaffirmed NTPC’s commitment to transitioning beyond thermal power, highlighting significant investments in solar and nuclear energy to support India’s clean energy mission.

Highlighting India’s growing influence, Sushil Purohit noted the country’s leadership in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in solar and wind energy deployment.

Amit Singh elaborated on Adani’s 20 GW solar and wind energy project in Gujarat, stressing the necessity of a robust domestic supply chain to reduce reliance on imports. He advocated for greater industry collaboration, talent development, and localized supply chains to accelerate clean energy adoption.

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