As per Report India become 3rd largest Wind and Solar Power Producer by Surpassing Germany

The most recent edition of Ember’s Global Electricity Review, published on April 8, 2025, by the global energy think tank, states that India surpassed Germany to become the third-largest producer of electricity from wind and solar sources in the world in 2024.

The report revealed that wind and solar together accounted for 15% of global electricity output last year, with India contributing 10% to that share. Meanwhile, low-carbon sources-encompassing both renewables and nuclear power-collectively generated 40.9% of the world’s electricity, marking the first time this benchmark has been surpassed since the 1940s.

Within India, clean energy sources contributed to 22% of total power generation in 2024. Hydroelectricity led with an 8% share, followed by wind and solar, which together made up another 10%, reflecting India’s growing emphasis on renewable development.

On a global scale, renewable energy was the primary driver of growth in clean power generation, with a historic addition of 858 terawatt-hours (TWh) in 2024-nearly 50% more than the previous record set in 2022. For the third straight year, solar energy was the largest new source of electricity, with 474 TWh added. At 6.9% of the global electricity mix, it has also continued to be the power technology with the greatest rate of growth over the past 20 years.

India’s solar sector witnessed substantial momentum in 2024, with solar power accounting for 7% of the nation’s electricity output-a figure that has doubled since 2021. The country added 24 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity last year, more than twice the additions in 2023, making it the third-largest solar market globally, behind China and the United States. With a 20 TWh increase, it also came in fourth place globally for the growth of solar electricity generation.

“The global energy shift now relies heavily on solar,” Phil MacDonald, managing director of Ember, stated. “When paired with energy storage, it becomes a truly transformative force.”

Data from 88 nations, which together account for 93% of the world’s power use, are included in the review. It also highlights how quickly sustainable energy is being adopted throughout Asia. Strong growth in renewables is essential for ensuring energy independence and bolstering regional economic resilience, according to Aditya Lolla, director of Ember’s Asia Programme.

India has been referred to as a “solar superpower” by UN Climate Chief Simon Stiell, who has urged the nation to fully embrace the renewable energy revolution as a driver of economic growth.

By 2030, India aims to produce half of its installed electrical capacity using non-fossil fuels. It has also set an unofficial target of reaching 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by the same year—a goal that continues to shape the nation’s long-term energy planning.