India

India generated 22% of its electricity from clean sources, below the global average of 39%.

India’s growth in solar generation in 2023 pushed the country above Japan to become the world’s third-largest solar power generator, providing 5.9% of global growth in solar.

Hydro remains India’s main clean electricity source at 8%. Solar and wind combined reached almost 10% in 2023. However, this is still below the global average (13%) and its neighbours Japan (12%) and China (16%). 

India relied on fossil fuels for 78% of its electricity in 2023, ranking as the world’s third largest power sector emitter. However, its per capita emissions were below the global average.

India saw the second-largest rise in coal generation globally, behind China, leading to a 7.2% increase in power sector emissions in 2023 compared to 2022. 

India aims for 44% renewable electricity by 2031, while the IEA’s Net Zero Emissions scenario sets out a global target of 60% renewable electricity by 2030.