India became the world's third-largest producer of clean energy

In 2024, India became the third-largest global producer of electricity from wind and solar energy, after China and the US, according to a recent report. This marks a change from previous years. India's electricity generation from clean sources reached 22% in 2024. Solar power specifically doubled since 2021, and the country added significant solar capacity. Globally, renewable sources provided over 40% of electricity in 2024. Solar power saw the largest growth, becoming the fastest-growing power source for the 20th consecutive year.