Energy Evolution India's race to 500 GW of renewable power by 2030
Nov 4, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Ruchira Singh, an energy transition editor, interviews Praveer Sinha, CEO of Tata Power, about India's ambitious goal of reaching 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030. They tackle the pressing challenges of land acquisition and transmission bottlenecks. Sinha shares how Tata Power is innovating through integrated solutions like solar, wind, and battery storage to deliver reliable power. The conversation also covers the essential policy changes needed to accelerate growth and the shift toward a cleaner energy mix in India's future.
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Rapid Scale-Up Of Renewable Capacity
- India grew from 5 GW of solar in 2015 to ~125 GW recently, showing rapid scale-up potential.
- The country targets another 250 GW of non-carbon capacity in five years, a very ambitious expansion.
Firming Intermittent Renewables Is Critical
- Intermittency makes firming technologies essential to achieve 24/7 clean energy supply.
- Battery storage and pumped hydro are highlighted as complementary solutions to provide reliability.
Transmission Needs Rise Faster Than Generation
- Renewable generation demands more transmission capacity per unit of usable energy due to low capacity factors.
- That increases the need for right-of-way and grid-strengthening beyond generation buildout.