The idea of smart capital in renewable energy depends on three criteria such as scale, long term demand, and a consistent policy environment. There is hardly a nation in the world that can match this to the extent that India does. This has made India start taking a center stage in the radar of the world green-energy players.
It is not motivated by the headline news but the implementation of transformative green-energy plans throughout India. The nation has also increased its renewable base very fast, enhanced its policy environment, and introduced new vistas to massive, sustainable investments. The overall renewable potential of India (large hydro and nuclear inclusive) has only recently hit 256 000 GW which highlights the success of these initiatives.
Green-hydrogen plans along its coasts, gigantic solar parks in Gujarat, in India, there is a green-energy momentum. It has already attracted the attention of many international companies. The issue that would be of interest to investors is whether they are in a position to take advantage of this growth at the appropriate time. We shall consider the reason why India is one of the most desirable clean-energy destinations and where investors need to invest their portfolios in sustainable development.
India has the right ingredients that attract foreign investors: volume, need, and the set policy. India being one of the fastest-growing energy markets in the world, it is not only the environmental objectives which are influencing the investment in renewable energy but it is also the basic necessity to sustain the increasing energy demand in the country.
The government has established a robust clean energy roadmap, which aims at having 500 GW of nonfossil fuel capacity by 2030. To provide this, there are already a number of initiatives:
• The National Green Hydrogen Mission, which was introduced in 2023, is supposed to transform India into a global center of hydrogen production. It aims at producing 5 MMT by 2030 of green hydrogen. Its mission is estimated at more than 19,744 crore to support the production, distribution, utilisation and export of hydrogen on a global basis. It will make India reach a market of $8 billion green hydrogen by the year 2030 and a total of 340 billion by 2050. SIGHT program (Strategic Interventions to Green Hydrogen Transition) is a financial incentive used in the production of electrolysers and the production of green hydrogen.
Plans: The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme has been introduced in order to encourage production of solar modules and batteries. The government introduced the National Programme on High Efficiency Solar PV Modules under the scheme to encourage the manufacture of solar PV in India at an outlay of more than 4500 crore. The scheme has assigned the overall domestic solar PV module manufacturing capability of 39,600 MW to 11 companies.
• To further encourage manufacturing projects of green energy, the government is permitting 100 percent FDI in the renewable energy in India over the automatic route, which further assists foreign investors and businesses across the world. As a result of a liberalised FDI regime, foreign investment in nonconventional energy sources has been on a steady increase every year, as on March 31, 2025, it had been increased to $12.67 Bn.
• India is consolidating the international partnership by major international partnerships with key nternational partners starting with the initiation of the International solar partnership, with France. One of the partners that India has had in this regard is the European Union (EU). The third stage of the India-EU Clean Energy and Climate Partnership[10] is already being implemented aimed at the improvement of green hydrogen production which is an essential part of clean energy transition. The partnership will see the countries collaborate in various areas relating to the field of renewable energy, such as green hydrogen, solar photovoltaics, capacity building, and others through the India-Australia Renewable Energy Partnership. India is also a founding member of Global biofuel alliance with US, UAE and Brazil.
This stability in policies, coupled with an expanding domestic energy market and export options, is making India a reliable future investment in green energy.
The initiatives regarding renewable energy in India are taking a new shape of large, ambitious undertakings that have already attracted the world to notice them. These projects demonstrate the ability of the country to undertake projects on mass scale, build the infrastructure over the long term, and liberalize investment prospects in a wide array of regions and technologies. The most significant projects that are in progress include:
India remains at the frontline with regard to solar expansion efforts by its two western Indian states. India is showing its commitment to renewable energy projects through its projects such as the Bhadla solar park which has a capacity of more than 2,000 MW. The future Khadva Solar Park that is in partnership with Adani Power is already in operation with a forecast of being the largest solar energy project in the world upon its completion. Such projects are not only boosting renewable production, but also create obvious investment prospects in related infrastructure and services.
As a part of its strategic project, the government is planning Ladakh as a renewable energy corridor, which involves installing 13 GW of renewable energy and a 12,000 Mwh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). It is estimated that the project would be done by FY 2029-30. The ambitious solar and transmission projects of the region seek to provide clean power throughout the north grid with the investments of the central and state governments.
India and the Indian states bordering the ocean are at the forefront to benefit due to the green hydrogen corridors, and this is reflected in their endeavors. They possess proactive policy incentives and ample land source, elaborate port infrastructure that is indispensable in the generation, consumption and export of hydrogen. Even these states are already ensuring the presence of major domestic and international energy players. Other ports such as Kandla are also coming with the development of hydrogen electrolysers to make sure they generate green hydrogen ready!
Another aspect of these initiatives that is unified is the ability of public-private partnerships, where the private sector of India is an active participant and investor in the generation and distribution of renewable energy. These giant Indian conglomerates are teaming up with the world energy companies and government bodies to propel the next round of clean energy investments and its resultant infrastructure. As an example, the India H2 Alliance (IH2A) is one of such examples. It is establishing the hydrogen value chain in India that will help minimize carbon emissions and facilitate green hydrogen. To investors, the projects provide a point of entry into new segments with long term policy underpinning and project visibility pipelines.
The clean-energy industry in India has no longer been in the early days of development and has established itself as one of the most significant areas of investment. Scalable opportunities in the country are available in:
Solar and wind investments in India have been quite successful and the country is 4 th in the world in installed renewable capacity and the country aims at having 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. Green Hydrogen was supported by a National Green Hydrogen Mission of 19.744 crore (estimated as around 2.3 billion dollars) intended to make India a global leader in production and export.
• Battery Storage and Grid Modernisation where recent government tenders have been made on 4,000 MWh of battery storage capacity is a major move on the way to renewable grid stability.
– India’s Economic growth fuels energy demand
– Leading the green energy charge
– Capitalizing on the “China+1” Strategy
– A unique renewable advantage
Energising the Future….
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“India, the world’s 3rd largest energy market, is poised for explosive growth, with its energy needs expected to double by 2050.”
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