India is accelerating its renewable energy expansion with plans to enhance solar power, offshore wind energy, and green hydrogen transport through pipelines. The government aims to drive down costs and build necessary infrastructure to support these green technologies.
Key developments include the forthcoming Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for solar cells, which will promote quality and reliability in the domestic solar industry. Additionally, a viability gap funding (VGF) of Rs 7,400 crore has been approved for 1 GW of offshore wind capacity, with projects focusing on Tamil Nadu and Gujarat. Efforts are also underway to reduce offshore wind energy costs from Rs 13 to Rs 7 per unit and to develop 15 GW of electrolyser capacity for green hydrogen production.
GAIL and IOCL are conducting surveys for hydrogen transport via pipelines, marking a significant advance in green hydrogen infrastructure. Minister Pralhad Joshi highlighted the need to expand nuclear power capacity and increase solar capacity from 84 GW to 1,500 GW by 2047. These initiatives are part of India’s strategy to reduce carbon emissions and meet growing energy demands through sustainable sources.
