Said, Green Energy Pivotal for India’s Vision of Becoming a Developed Nation by 2047
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh –
Haryana’s Energy Minister Anil Vij said that India has set ambitious renewable targets, aiming for 500 GW of renewable capacity by 2030, and has committed to the ‘Panchamrut Goals’ announced at COP-26 in Glasgow by the PM Narendra Modi. These include achieving 500 GW of non-fossil energy by 2030, meeting 50% of energy needs through renewables, reducing projected carbon emissions by 1 billion tonnes, cutting carbon intensity by 45% from 2005 levels, and achieving Net Zero by 2070.
Vij said that Modi has envisioned India as a developed nation by 2047. In this direction, green energy will play a pivotal role in achieving this goal, along with India’s commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2070. He said that the state has already installed over 2.1 GW of solar capacity and is rapidly expanding rooftop solar adoption across homes, industries, and institutions. Under the PM-KUSUM scheme, more than 1.65 lakh solar irrigation pumps have been distributed, helping farmers reduce costs while cutting emissions.
Haryana’s Energy Minister shared this information today during a meeting held in Ambala with the high-level delegation from the Philippines. The delegation led by Ms. Jenny Lin Granados Maaño, Co-Founder and President of SUNSMART Solar Power Technology Inc., and Dr. Kabir KV, CEO of ANPM.
Addressing the meeting, Anil Vij extended a warm welcome and underscored India’s emergence as a global leader in renewable energy under the visionary leadership of the Prime Minister. He highlighted India’s achievements, including the establishment of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) headquartered in Gurugram, which now unites over 120 nations under the vision of “One Sun, One World, One Grid”.
He said that India’s progress is evident, with over 119 GW of installed solar capacity in 2025, placing it among the top five nations globally. Landmark projects such as the 2,200 MW Bhadla Solar Park in Rajasthan and flagship initiatives like the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and PM-KUSUM scheme have made solar energy both affordable and accessible, empowering households and farmers.
Vij said that India has also launched the National Green Hydrogen Mission to produce 5 MTPA of green hydrogen by 2030, further positioning itself as a key player in global decarbonization. “Solar energy is not just electricity—it is the Surya Shakti of Bharat, a symbol of self-reliance, sustainability and global leadership,” Sh. Vij said.
Outlining Haryana’s achievements, the Minister said that the state has already installed over 2.1 GW of solar capacity and is rapidly expanding rooftop solar adoption across homes, industries, and institutions. Under the PM-KUSUM scheme, more than 1.65 lakh solar irrigation pumps have been distributed, helping farmers reduce costs while cutting emissions. Haryana has developed landmark projects including a 10 MW solar plant at Panipat, over 448 MW of ground-mounted solar projects, 13 sanctioned solar parks, and the declaration of Panchkula as a Model Solar City. As of July 2025, Haryana’s total installed and contracted renewable capacity has reached 6,264 MW, representing 38.6% of its total generation capacity, with solar contributing nearly 2,200 MW. He said that the state has also implemented rooftop solar in government schools and hospitals, introduced net metering, promoted stubble-to-biomass energy projects to encourage innovation. These efforts have earned Haryana multiple national awards from the Ministry of Power for excellence in energy efficiency and conservation, he asserted.
Energy Minister said that Haryana is also playing a key role in India’s Green Hydrogen Mission. With its proximity to the NCR, the state has drafted a Green Hydrogen Policy targeting production of 250 KTPA of green hydrogen and 2 GW of electrolyser manufacturing capacity by 2030, to support industrial decarbonization, energy security, and exports. As an agrarian state, Haryana has further advanced in bio-energy by utilizing surplus paddy straw through Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) plants. Seventeen CBG plants with a total capacity of 108.9 TPD have already been commissioned, with eleven more under construction.
Commending the initiative by Ms. Maaño to provide 24/7 off-grid access to 100% green energy, Sh. Vij called it “both timely and visionary,” noting that it aligns seamlessly with India’s Net Zero commitments and Haryana’s renewable roadmap.
On this occasion, Ms. Jenny Lin Granados Maaño, Co-Founder and President of SUNSMART Solar Power Technology Inc., delivered a detailed presentation on green energy, the expansion of solar systems, the impact of climate change and global warming, ecology and environment, sustainability, intelligent micro-grids, smart utility networks, and digitization.