IRENA is an intergovernmental agency for energy transformation that facilitates international cooperation, supports countries in their energy transitions etc. India is a member.
Key findings
- Global Renewable Energy (RE) workforce grew to 16.2 million, up from 13.7 million in 2022.
- In 2023, India had an estimated 1.02 million renewable energy jobs.
- Hydropower was largest employer in renewable sector in India followed by followed by Solar Photovoltaic (PV).
- India added 9.7 GW of solar PV capacity in 2023 and ranked fifth globally for new installations and cumulative capacity (reached 72.7 GW by end of 2023).
- India had 2.38 lakh jobs in grid connected solar PV in 2023.
- India's wind power capacity reached 44.7 GW in 2023 (ranked fourth globally) and added 2.8 GW.
India’s RE Status
- RE capacity grew by 165% in 10 years, rising from 76.38 GW to 203.1 GW (2014- 2024).
- Ranks 4th globally in RE Installed Capacity.
Key Skill Challenges for RE industry
- Widening Skill Gaps: Rapid growth of RE is outpacing development of suitably skilled workforce.
- Lack of skills anticipation and monitoring systems hinders countries’ ability to adapt education and training programmes as per market demand.
Recommendations
Major India’s Initiatives driving RE Growth
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