Union Minister Pralhad Joshi called for international cooperation to support developing countries in scaling up renewable energy capacity without compromising development aspirations. The Minister for New and Renewable Energy made the remarks at the 16th IRENA Assembly in Abu Dhabi, UAE, yesterday. The minister noted that the global energy transition will require unprecedented investment and cooperation. He said that India alone is expected to require around 300 US billion dollar by 2030, creating significant opportunities across renewable generation, storage, green hydrogen, grids, and manufacturing.
He stated that India stands ready to share its experience, institutions and technical expertise and to work closely with all member countries. He also informed about various government initiatives to support clean energy. Under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, around 2.5 million households have benefitted from rooftop solar installations in less than two years, with a target to cover 10 million households by March 2027. HE saids under the PM-KUSUM scheme, about 2.17 million farmers have benefited through the replacement of diesel pumps and solarisation of agricultural feeders.
