India, Germany Reaffirm Renewable Energy Partnership to Strengthen Energy Security

India and Germany have reiterated their commitment to deepening cooperation in renewable energy and energy security as both countries mark 75 years of diplomatic relations.

The commitment was highlighted during the tenth edition of the 'Green and Sustainable Development Partnership (GSDP) Conversation Series', co-hosted by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) under the theme “Energy Security through Renewable Energies.”

Speaking at the event, German Ambassador to India Dr. Philipp Ackermann said renewable energy has become an economic and strategic necessity in addition to being a climate imperative. He noted that India and Germany share the common objective of reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels and strengthening energy independence through renewable energy deployment.

MNRE Secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi said recent geopolitical developments in West Asia have underscored the importance of energy security. He highlighted the role of solar, wind, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and green hydrogen in enhancing energy security while supporting sustainable development.

Sarangi noted that non-fossil-fuel-based sources currently account for around 54 percent of India’s installed electricity capacity and reiterated the country’s target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. He added that India and Germany can work together to drive innovation, mobilise investments and advance shared goals related to energy security and climate action.

During the discussion, industry leaders, policymakers, think tanks and renewable energy experts stressed the need to accelerate renewable energy deployment, strengthen grid infrastructure, expand energy storage capacity and enhance public-private collaboration.

The event also highlighted ongoing Indo-German cooperation in renewable energy manufacturing, battery storage, grid integration, energy efficiency, green urban mobility, green hydrogen, climate finance and skills development.

India has set targets of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2070 as part of its long-term energy transition strategy.