# India Leverages Renewable Energy to Mitigate Geopolitical Energy Risks Prime Minister Modi emphasizes clean energy transition as a cornerstone of national economic security. - **Source:** [mint - industry](https://www.livemint.com/rss/industry) - **Published:** 2026-11-02 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/378ebcd6-b416-493e-b051-808ebd830a10 ## Energy Security as Economic Stability Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India successfully navigated energy disruptions caused by the West Asia conflict through strategic renewable investments. He argued that energy security is fundamentally tied to economic security. By reducing reliance on volatile fossil fuel markets, India maintained high growth despite global crises like the pandemic and regional conflicts. ## Ambitious Non-Fossil Capacity Targets India currently holds 308 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity, representing 55% of its 558.89 GW total power generation. The government aims to add another 500 GW over the next decade. Modi acknowledged the difficulty of this target but expressed confidence in national capabilities to achieve this massive expansion of clean energy infrastructure. ## Investment Milestones and Future Outlook The renewable sector attracted ₹15 trillion, equivalent to $164 billion, in investments over the last 15 years. Looking ahead, the government projects an additional investment opportunity of ₹20 trillion by 2030. These capital flows are essential for sustaining the transition and building the necessary grid infrastructure to support long-term energy independence. ## Paris Agreement Goals Surpassed India reached its Paris Agreement commitment to source 50% of installed power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources in 2025. This milestone was achieved five years ahead of the original schedule. Currently, more than half of the country's total installed power capacity originates from these sustainable sources, marking a significant shift in energy policy. ## Scaling Rooftop Solar Adoption The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, launched in February 2024, has covered 6.5 million households in under 25 months. Installations are currently progressing at a rate of one lakh homes every six days. This initiative aims to reach one crore households, providing decentralized energy security that could serve as a model globally. ## Green Hydrogen and Transport Integration Beyond solar and wind, India is advancing its National Green Hydrogen Mission. The goal is to produce 50 lakh tonnes of green hydrogen by the end of the decade. This fuel is being integrated into the transport sector, highlighted by the recent launch of India's first green hydrogen-powered train earlier this year. ## Need for Indigenous Storage Solutions Modi emphasized that ensuring a round-the-clock supply of green power requires robust energy storage solutions. He stressed the necessity of developing indigenous technologies to support the clean energy transition. Relying on local innovation is viewed as critical to overcoming the intermittency challenges associated with large-scale solar and wind power integration. ## Strategic Shift from Fossil Fuels The ongoing geopolitical tensions have exposed the inherent risks of fossil fuel dependency. With limited global reserves, the prime minister warned that the global economy faces repeated disruptions unless it transitions to clean energy. India’s current strategy focuses on decoupling economic growth from fossil fuel volatility to ensure long-term national resilience. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.livemint.com/industry/energy/investments-in-re-helped-india-avert-energy-crisis-amid-war-in-west-asia-says-pm-modi-11793629204499.html — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._