Renewables drive India’s energy security push

India’s capacity is projected to reach 874 GWs by 2031-32.

India is planning to adopt a multi-pronged approach aimed at further shrinking the gap between energy demand and supply.

Whilst the energy demand has consistently risen in the past few years, generation has kept up allowing supply to keep pace with demand.

According to the National Electricity Plan (NEP), total installed generation capacity is projected to reach 874 GW by 2031-2032.

This includes energy from conventional sources such as coal, lignite, gas, and nuclear as well as renewable sources solar, wind, hydro, and hybrid systems.

The government is also strengthening infrastructure and promoting renewable energy with an aim towards energy security, grid reliability, and long term sustainable and low carbon growth.