India’s renewable-energy story is entering a new chapter: after a decade of break-neck generation growth, the focus has shifted from sheer capacity numbers to stronger systems, smarter grids and deeper integration. The MNRE notes that India’s non-fossil installed capacity (excluding large hydro) has grown from under 35 GW in 2014 to more than 197 GW today — and now the race is about system strength rather than just size.
Central to this transition is upgrading grid-infrastructure, storage, hybrid projects and market design. The government highlights that about 40 GW of renewable projects are already in advanced stages of securing power-purchase agreements or transmission tie-ups. Meanwhile, bids floated this year by central agencies (5.6 GW) and states (3.5 GW) — alongside nearly 6 GW expected from commercial/industrial consumers — show multiple pathways for growth.
On the policy and investment side, the shift is real. The MNRE is emphasising domestic manufacturing (PLI schemes, import‐duties, ALMM rules), battery storage systems (BESS) at grid and project level, and fiscal tweaks (GST recalibration) to stabilise module costs and boost reliability. These moves aim to make the renewable rollout resilient, not just rapid.
India is also forging ahead with massive transmission network expansion: a ₹2.4 lakh crore plan to link renewable-rich regions (e.g., Rajasthan, Gujarat, Ladakh) with demand centres. Inter-regional transmission capacity is expected to rise from 120 GW in 2024 to 168 GW by 2032, unlocking an estimated 200 GW+ of additional renewable potential.
In short: India’s green-energy story is evolving from “grow fast” to “grow smart”. With the system now being designed for durability, dispatchability and domestic strength — the next wave of renewable growth is being built on foundations, not just on megawatts. The result: cleaner power, stronger grids, and a step closer to the 2030 target of 500 GW non-fossil capacity.