Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted India’s growing solar and renewable energy sector, saying the country’s clean energy journey was creating new opportunities across multiple sectors.
His remarks came ahead of the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit 2026 and the 9th Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA).
In two posts on X, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) shared articles highlighting India’s progress in solar energy and the opportunities emerging from its renewable energy expansion.
“India’s solar energy journey is opening up new opportunities,” PM Modi said, referring to an article by Union Renewable Energy Minister Prahlad Joshi.
The article discussed the sector’s growth and future prospects, including solar-powered agriculture, energy storage, domestic manufacturing and green employment.
India’s solar energy journey is opening up new opportunities!
Union Minister Shri @JoshiPralhad writes about the growth of solar power in India, driven by initiatives such as PM Surya Ghar and PM-KUSUM.
He also looks at what lies ahead, from solar-powered agriculture and energy storage to manufacturing and green jobs, as India works towards its 500 GW renewable energy target.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 2, 2026
India is working towards its target of achieving 500 GW of renewable energy capacity, with flagship programmes such as PM Surya Ghar and PM-KUSUM supporting the expansion of solar power.
Another post shared by the Prime Minister highlighted an article co-authored by Joshi and philanthropist Michael Bloomberg. It discussed the growing contribution of solar energy to India’s power requirements, expanding rooftop installations and investments in energy storage and transmission infrastructure.
India’s clean energy transition is gathering pace, with solar power playing a growing role in meeting the country’s energy needs.
@MikeBloomberg and Union Minister Shri @JoshiPralhad write about the growth of renewable energy, the expansion of rooftop solar and investments in storage and transmission.
They highlight how this shift is helping reduce electricity bills, create jobs and strengthen energy security.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 2, 2026
Joshi said initiatives such as PM Surya Ghar, PM-KUSUM and the National Green Hydrogen Mission were creating opportunities across agriculture and manufacturing.
He said the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit 2026 and the 9th ISA Assembly would strengthen global clean energy partnerships. India’s renewable energy transition, he added, was supporting economic growth and energy security.
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