New Delhi: Global leaders have publicly welcomed India’s rapid clean energy build-out — while urging that meeting climate goals now hinges on system-level changes such as grid integration, storage and market redesign.
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“India’s accelerating clean energy transition under the leadership of Shri Narendra Modi is receiving widespread recognition from leaders, governments and multilateral institutions across the world,” the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) noted in a statement. The ministry highlighted a string of endorsements from foreign heads of state and multilateral figures following visits and high-level meetings in New Delhi.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, following engagements in India, wrote on X: “The clean energy future is within reach - but we need a system-wide transformation to accelerate the transition from fossil fuels.” His remarks situate India’s renewable growth within a broader global shift that now demands integration, flexibility and structural reform rather than incremental capacity additions.
The ministry said the international appreciation reflects “the country’s sustained expansion of renewable energy capacity and its early achievement of key climate milestones.”
During his official visit to India, French President Emmanuel Macron highlighted the International Solar Alliance as a “stellar example of delivery” under the India–France strategic partnership. The MNRE statement described ISA as demonstrating how “aligned ambition can translate into tangible impact by integrating policy, finance, technology and partnerships to expand access to solar energy.”
The emphasis on execution rather than intent underscores how India’s renewable push is increasingly viewed through the lens of institutional delivery. With 2026 designated as the India–France Year of Innovation, the ministry said the partnership is poised to deepen further, with ISA continuing to advance solar cooperation.
At the India–UK Offshore Wind Task Force, UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy congratulated India on surpassing 50 percent of installed electricity capacity from non-fossil sources five years ahead of its 2030 target, calling the achievement “remarkable” and “absolutely outstanding.” He said India is “clearly now leading much of the global community.”
The MNRE statement noted that Lammy commended India’s strong policy frameworks and flagship initiatives, including the rooftop solar programme and the National Green Hydrogen Mission, describing them as initiatives that have positioned India as a global leader in clean energy.
Referring to India's participation at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026, the MNRE said that the engagements have further consolidated the country’s position as a reliable, scalable and forward-looking partner in the global clean energy transition. "Backed by policy certainty, strong institutional frameworks and a clear long-term roadmap towards 500 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030, India continues to inspire confidence among global investors, multilateral institutions and industry leaders," it said.
The ministry also pointed to domestic milestones reinforcing this recognition, including the achievement of 30 lakh rooftop solar installations under PM Surya Ghar. It said renewable sources now account for over half of India’s total installed electricity capacity.
The statement said these achievements underline India’s commitment to sustainable development and energy security, adding that appreciation from global leaders highlights the country’s growing role in advancing the clean energy transition.
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The MNRE statement said India will “continue to deepen its clean energy efforts through policy support, technology adoption and multilateral engagement with partners across the world.”
As India moves beyond headline capacity milestones, the focus increasingly turns to how effectively renewable energy is absorbed into the grid and translated into durable emissions reductions.