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The Vice-President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan, today addressed the Valedictory Session of the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Addressing the gathering,he said that India’s remarkable progress in renewable energy demonstrates that environmental commitments are not a hindrance to economic growth but a catalyst for the country’s development journey.
The Vice-President highlighted that India’s achievements in the renewable energy sector, its commitment to sustainable development and the transformative role of clean energy in empowering households, farmers and communities across the country.
He highlighted that India’s non-fossil fuel-based installed capacity has crossed 300 gigawatts and that the country achieved 50 per cent of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources in 2025, five years ahead of its commitment. Solar power capacity, he noted, has grown from less than 3 gigawatts to over 170 gigawatts over a decade.
Pointing out that solar power, which was once several times more expensive than coal-based electricity, is now among the cheapest sources of electricity in India, he said that this transformation reflects sound policies, private enterprise and the collective efforts of States and citizens.
The Vice-President observed that hydrogen energy is making encouraging progress in India and expressed confidence that advancements in science and technology would make hydrogen energy increasingly affordable in the years ahead.
Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi; Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy, Shripad Yesso Naik; Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Dr. Ajay Kumar Sood; and Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Santosh Kumar Sarangi, were present on the occasion. Representatives of partner countries, policymakers, investors, industry leaders, knowledge partners, exhibitors and other delegates also participated in the Summit.dia’s renewable energy transformation is not only an exemplary achievement for the country but also a model for the Global South.
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