SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy | SDG 13: Climate Action | SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Institutions: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy | Ministry of Power | Ministry of Science & Technology
The Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy provided a series of responses in Rajya Sabha demonstrating multi‑sectoral efforts to accelerate renewable energy deployment, enhance global collaboration, scale energy storage, and drive green hydrogen production as part of India’s energy transition.
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana - Rooftop Solar Scale‑up: 20.85 lakh rooftop solar systems installed under the scheme, benefiting 26.14 lakh households with ₹14,771.82 crore CFA disbursed (Dec 2025). Supports distributed renewable generation, projected CO₂ reduction of 720 million tonnes over system lifetimes.
Strengthening Global Partnerships in Renewable Energy: Engagement with 30+ countries via MoUs, dialogues, joint research on solar, wind, green hydrogen, storage, and grid integration. Reforms include quality assurance, standardised bidding, open access rules, offshore wind regulation, and digitalised project planning/monitoring.
Scaling Energy Storage Capacity: Guidelines notified for BESS and Pumped Storage Projects; 100 % ISTS charge waivers for eligible projects; Viability Gap Funding of ₹3,760 crore and ₹5,400 crore deployed. Co‑location with solar promoted to enhance grid stability and dispatchable renewable supply (~60.63 GW by 2029‑30).
Optimising Energy Mix & Reducing Green Hydrogen Costs: Under NGHM, India targets 5 million tpa by 2030. Incentives awarded for electrolyser manufacturing (3,000 MW), green hydrogen production (862,000 tpa), and refinery procurement (20,000 tpa). ISTS waivers, SEZ duty benefits, competitive bidding, and transmission planning support long-term cost reduction and industrial decarbonisation
Policy relevance:
These comprehensive interventions articulate India’s multi‑pronged strategy to accelerate distributed solar uptake, strengthen energy storage, expand international cooperation, and reduce green hydrogen production costs. By integrating cross‑sectoral policies, the government is reinforcing energy security, advancing decarbonisation commitments, and positioning India as a leader in emerging clean energy technologies.
Relevant question for policy stakeholders: How can India align financial mechanisms, grid planning and international partnerships to accelerate deployment of renewable energy, storage and green hydrogen infrastructure while ensuring equitable access and energy affordability for consumers?
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