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India’s renewables race is powering a “people’s moment” for families, farmers -minister

Published 16:50 on January 22, 2026 / Last updated at 16:50 on January 22, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Asia), Net Zero Transition (Power/Electrification)

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India has turned its transition to renewable energy into a "people's moment" over the last decade, beating its 2030 target for installed capacity while rolling solar panels out across millions of farms and households, India's renewable energy minister told the World Energy Forum. 
India has turned its transition to renewable energy into a "people's moment" over the last decade, beating its 2030 target for installed capacity while rolling solar panels out across millions of farms and households, India's renewable energy minister told the World Energy Forum. 


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