Mapping India's Renewable Energy Potential for Net-Zero Emissions
Key Ideas
  • India needs 7,000 GW of renewable energy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, facing challenges beyond 1,500 GW such as land conflicts and climate risks.
  • CEEW study maps out renewable energy and green hydrogen potential in India, emphasizing the need for resilience and innovation to overcome challenges.
  • Deployment challenges increase beyond 3,000 GW, especially in high-conflict zones and earthquake-prone areas, while population density limits realization of RE potential.
  • States like Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra are identified with significant unconstrained RE potential, with Odisha and Madhya Pradesh emerging as key players in meeting India's RE ambitions.
A new study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) in New Delhi highlights the need for India to install around 7,000 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070. The study emphasizes the challenges beyond 1,500 GW, including land conflicts, high land prices, and climate risks. The research delves into the country's landmass to map out opportunities for renewable energy and green hydrogen projects while addressing constraints like population density and climate risks. It suggests that beyond 3,000 GW, deployment will require access to high-conflict zones and earthquake-prone areas, with population density limiting the realization of India's RE potential. The study identifies states like Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra with high unconstrained renewable energy potential, along with Ladakh emerging as key areas. It points out that regions like Odisha and Madhya Pradesh could play crucial roles in meeting India's renewable energy goals due to their RE potential and existing infrastructure. Despite challenges like land conflicts and climate risks, the study remains positive about India's vast renewable energy potential, emphasizing the importance of resilience and innovation in the journey towards net-zero emissions.
ADVANCEH2

Our vision is to be the world's leading online platform for advancing the use of hydrogen as a critical piece needed to deliver net-zero initiatives and the promise of a clean H2 energy future.

© 2024 AdvanceH2, LLC. All rights reserved.