
Breadcrumbs
India's Race to 175 GW
Twenty seven states need a step up for India to meet its December 2022 renewables target
Highlights
110 GW
Renewables capacity installed, as of Mar-22
4
States and union territories surpassed their respective RE targets for the end of 2022
27
States and union territories achieved <50% of their respective RE targets for the end of 2022
+65 GW
Shortfall on the December 2022 target of 175 GW RE, as of Mar-22
5
Key states account for two-thirds of the shortfall on 175 GW target, as of Mar-22
2
States accounted for 73% of new RE capacity additions in the preceding 6 months
About
This mini-report analyses the state-wise installed renewable energy (RE) capacity data from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in relation to state-specific RE targets. This data is published only for the latest month, but for the purpose of this research, internet archive machines were used to dig out and piece together month-by-month RE installation data to track progress. It analyses the latest data to March 2022, in the context of the 175 GW RE target set for December 2022. The data is also available to download separately.
The purpose of this report is to provide a database with hard-to-find data on state-wise RE progress, pulled from internet archive machines. Alongside this database, the report provides top-line messages that can be inferred from the data. This data could be used to track progress in different states and/or act as a starting point for other relevant research. This analysis does not provide a policy analysis of various barriers to RE uptake in Indian states or suggest solutions to those barriers.
Executive summary
Race to 175 GW
Senior Electricity Policy Analyst, Ember, Asia
India’s renewables journey is gaining momentum. Although India may fall short of its 2022 RE target of 175 GW without including large hydro, it is more than possible for India to deliver on its 2030 targets of 450 GW RE or 500 GW non-fossil capacity. But that would need all the states to be fully engaged and aligned with the national targets.

Progress towards India’s RE targets
Momentum is building, but there’s a way to go for 175 GW
India’s coal phasedown commitment at COP26 makes delivering its renewable energy (RE) targets critical.
Conclusion
Regional efforts should align behind national goals
There has been uneven progress across India’s states in meeting their respective RE targets. A few states and UTs have surged ahead in delivering on RE targets, while most still have a long way to go.
Whilst it’s likely that without large hydro, India’s 175 GW target won’t be met by December, it’s still more than possible that India can achieve the 2030 targets of 450 GW RE and 500 GW non-fossil capacity. This will require all the states and UTs to be fully engaged and aligned with the national target.