Tue Apr 08 04:24:49 UTC 2025: ## India Surpasses Germany as Third-Largest Producer of Solar and Wind Energy
**New Delhi, April 8, 2025** – India has overtaken Germany to become the world’s third-largest producer of electricity from wind and solar energy, according to a new report by the global energy think tank Ember. The report, released today, reveals that wind and solar power contributed 10% of India’s electricity generation in 2024, a significant increase driven by a doubling of solar power generation since 2021.
Globally, wind and solar energy accounted for 15% of total electricity generation in 2024, a landmark achievement marking the first time low-carbon sources (including renewables and nuclear) have surpassed 40% of the global electricity mix since the 1940s. Solar power led the growth, adding a record 474 terawatt hours (TWh) globally – a 49% increase over 2022.
India’s impressive growth in solar energy saw the country add 24 gigawatts (GW) of capacity in 2024, more than double the addition in 2023. This surge positions India as the third-largest solar market globally, behind only China and the United States. The country also recorded the fourth-largest increase in solar generation worldwide, adding 20 TWh.
Ember’s report highlights the accelerating clean energy transition in Asia, with India playing a pivotal role. While celebrating this progress, the report also cautions that India faces the challenge of ensuring its clean energy generation grows rapidly enough to meet rising electricity demand. The country aims to achieve 50% of its installed electric power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030, a target that, according to previous Ember reports, requires a 20% annual increase in funding. Despite this challenge, the report underscores India’s emergence as a “solar superpower,” echoing sentiments expressed by UN climate change chief Simon Stiell earlier this year. The report further emphasizes the importance of a robust clean energy market for strengthening energy security and economic resilience across Asia.
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