UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell has praised India’s rapid progress in renewable energy, electrification and clean-technology development.

During a visit to New Delhi in July 2026, Stiell said India has strong competitive advantages in the global clean-energy market, particularly its technology-focused workforce and growing manufacturing capabilities.

India’s Clean-Energy Growth

India has achieved an important milestone, with non-fossil-fuel sources now accounting for around half of the country’s installed power capacity. The milestone was reached approximately five years ahead of the original target.

India’s installed solar capacity has increased more than 50 times since 2014, while domestic solar-manufacturing capacity has grown significantly. Stiell described India as a solar superpower and highlighted the country’s potential to become a global clean-technology manufacturing hub.

Continued investment in solar, wind, electricity grids, battery storage, electric mobility and green manufacturing could help India:

Reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels
Improve energy security
Create skilled employment
Attract clean-energy investment
Strengthen domestic manufacturing
Provide cleaner air and more affordable energy

Stiell also highlighted India’s skilled and technology-savvy workforce as a major advantage in sectors such as electric mobility, green steel, solar manufacturing and energy storage.

For Job Seekers

Required skills: Solar design, electrical engineering, EV technology, battery storage, project management, manufacturing, grid integration and data analysis.

Expected roles: Solar engineer, EV engineer, BESS engineer, project manager, O&M technician, manufacturing engineer, sustainability specialist and renewable-energy sales executive.

Locations: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi-NCR.

For Employers

India’s renewable expansion is increasing demand for engineers, technicians, project managers, manufacturing professionals, sales teams and clean-technology specialists.

Employers may face challenges such as a shortage of experienced candidates, competition for technical talent and difficulty hiring for remote project locations.

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A Major Opportunity for India

India’s renewable-energy progress is gaining global recognition. The next phase will require faster investment in clean-energy projects, storage systems, electricity grids and workforce development.

With the right policies, investment and skilled professionals, India can strengthen its position as a global clean-energy leader while creating new business and employment opportunities.

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