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1. Record Growth in Clean Electricity
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20% surge in clean electricity generation so far in 2025.
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Historic milestone: Clean power is set to provide one-third of India’s utility electricity for the first time.
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Key contributors: Renewables (solar & wind), hydro, and nuclear energy.
2. Reduced Dependence on Fossil Fuels & Imports
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Rising clean power gives utilities scope to cut back on coal-fired generation.
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Lower reliance on energy imports, reducing vulnerability to global price shocks.
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Supports India’s long-term goal of energy independence & sustainability.
3. Global Context – India Balancing Pressures
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International scrutiny over India’s discounted Russian oil imports.
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New U.S. tariffs intensify focus on India’s energy strategy.
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Pressure to increase LNG imports from the U.S., but India is reducing its gas-fired power use.
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Homegrown clean power growth strengthens India’s global position.
4. Government Vision & Policy Push
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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi: Calls clean energy growth “remarkable,” citing PM Modi’s leadership.
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Target: 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
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Atmanirbhar Bharat in energy: Focus on self-reliant solar PV manufacturing.
5. Solar Manufacturing Boom – From 2.3 GW to 100 GW
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2014: Just 2.3 GW solar module capacity.
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2025: Expanded to 100 GW solar manufacturing capacity.
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Catalysts:
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PLI Scheme for High-Efficiency Solar Modules
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Government incentives creating a level playing field for Indian manufacturers
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Impact: India emerges as a global clean energy hub in the solar value chain.
6. Contribution to Global Decarbonization
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India’s clean power shift aids global climate goals.
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Positions India as a leader in renewable electricity growth.
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Strengthens Atmanirbhar Bharat energy security while reducing fossil fuel dependency.
