The Impressive TimesNew Delhi, 24 February 2026 : 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, reflecting the country’s sustained expansion of renewable energy capacity and its early achievement of key climate milestones. India’s rapid scale-up of non-fossil fuel power generation, strong policy frameworks and ambitious long-term targets have positioned the country at the forefront of the global energy transition.
UN Secretary-General Highlights Clean Energy Potential
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has underscored the promise of renewable energy as part of the global transition from fossil fuels. In a verified post on X, he stated, “The clean energy future is within reach – but we need a system-wide transformation to accelerate the transition from fossil fuels.”
He made these remarks following engagements with leaders from across India’s renewable energy ecosystem during his visit to the country for the Global AI Impact Summit 2026. His statement reflects the importance of expanding clean energy deployment worldwide and the need for collective action to accelerate the global energy transition.
https://x.com/antonioguterres/status/2025718363104666079?s=20
India–France Cooperation and Solar Energy
During the official visit of the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, to India, he highlighted the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as a stellar example of delivery under the India–France strategic partnership.
Co-founded by India and France, ISA demonstrates how aligned ambition can translate into tangible impact by integrating policy, finance, technology and partnerships to expand access to solar energy, particularly in regions where it is needed most. From strengthening institutional capacities to enabling implementation on the ground, ISA reflects a collaboration defined by execution and measurable outcomes rather than intent alone.
With 2026 designated as the India–France Year of Innovation, the partnership is poised to deepen further, with ISA continuing to advance solar diplomacy and broader systems innovation anchored in trust, alignment and results-driven cooperation for people, planet and progress.
https://x.com/isolaralliance/status/2024813888186065117
India–UK Collaboration on Offshore Wind
Addressing the India–UK Offshore Wind Task Force, UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy congratulated India on its “remarkable” and “absolutely outstanding” clean energy achievements, noting that India has surpassed the milestone of achieving 50 percent of installed electricity capacity from non-fossil sources five years ahead of its 2030 target, thereby “clearly now leading much of the global community.”
He commended India’s strong policy frameworks and flagship initiatives, including the rooftop solar programme and the National Green Hydrogen Mission, which he said are positioning India as a global leader in clean energy.
https://x.com/PralhadJoshiOfc/status/2024369788538278045
The engagements at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 have further consolidated India’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. The visit reaffirmed that India’s renewable energy journey is not only central to its own sustainable development goals but also integral to shaping an inclusive, resilient and investment-ready global energy future.
PM Surya Ghar Installations cross 30 lakhs
The achievement of 30 lakh rooftop solar installations under PM Surya Ghar marks a major milestone in India’s energy transition, reinforcing citizen participation in climate action and distributed clean power generation.
India remains one of the fastest-growing solar energy markets globally, with renewable sources now accounting for over half of the country’s total installed electricity capacity.
This landmark achievement underlines India’s commitment to sustainable development, climate action and energy security. The appreciation from global leaders highlights the country’s growing role in advancing the clean energy transition and fostering international cooperation on sustainable solutions.
India will continue to deepen its clean energy efforts through policy support, technology adoption and multilateral engagement with partners across the world.
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