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Last Updated on: 28th August 2025, 10:30 am
India’s Diverse Renewable Energy Portfolio
While solar energy often captures the headlines, India’s renewable energy transition is a multi-faceted effort encompassing wind, bioenergy, and cutting-edge green hydrogen initiatives. This article explores the key projects and programs that are diversifying India’s clean energy mix in 2024-2025.
India is not just focused on traditional renewables but is also investing heavily in next-generation technologies through its National Green Hydrogen Mission. As noted by Invest India in a February 2025 report, this mission aims to establish a green hydrogen ecosystem, offering incentives for electrolyzer manufacturing and production. The initiative also includes pilot projects for decarbonizing “hard-to-abate” sectors like steel and transportation.
A landmark project under this mission, according to EnergyMonitor.ai, is the Pudimadaka Green Hydrogen Hub, a gigawatt-scale integrated facility near Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, being developed by NTPC Green Energy. In addition to hydrogen, India is also leveraging biomass as a clean energy source. The National Bioenergy Programme, with a budget of approximately $103 million, supports various bioenergy initiatives, including the National Biogas and Manure Management Programme, which leverages agricultural waste for clean energy production, as detailed in reports from the MNRE website.
India is also tapping into its significant wind energy potential with new projects and policies. According to Invest India, the government is providing financial support through a Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme to encourage offshore wind projects. A tender for a 500 MW offshore wind project has already been announced off the coast of Gujarat, signaling a new frontier for Indian renewable energy. Furthermore, numerous utility-scale wind and hybrid projects are being developed across the country by various public and private entities.
A recent report by JMK Research & Analytics highlighted significant capacity additions in states like Rajasthan and Gujarat, and as noted by the PIB, Tata Power has committed to investing approximately $14.4 billion in various renewable energy projects. Avaada Group has also pledged over $2.4 billion for green projects in Odisha, while other companies are pursuing large-scale solar projects in Andhra Pradesh, with Reliance Power planning an investment of roughly $1.2 billion in solar.
The success of these diverse projects is underpinned by a network of government bodies and institutions. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) serves as the central coordinating body for all renewable energy policies and programs. The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), a “Navratna” financial institution under the MNRE, plays a crucial role by providing loans and financial assistance for clean energy projects.
Additionally, dedicated national institutes for solar, wind, and bioenergy (NISE, NIWE, SSS-NIBE) are focused on research and development to further advance these technologies, as detailed on the MNRE website. By pursuing a comprehensive and diverse strategy, India is building a resilient and sustainable energy future that extends far beyond solar, ensuring a robust and well-rounded transition away from fossil fuels.
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