Renewable Energy Laws in India: Analysis of the Current

Framework and Challenges

India emerged as a key player in the recent international climate talks in Paris. On the global stage,
India reiterated its commitment towards clean energy and reducing carbon emissions. India’s
increased thrust on renewable energy is outlined in the 2015 national budget, which set a five-fold
increase in renewable energy targets to achieve 175 GW by 2022. At present, India’s energy supply
is skewed in favor of non‐renewable energy sources. India is one of the largest buyers of crude oil in
world, while it meets most of its demand for coal through its sizable domestic reserves. However,
the country has actively begun to explore other avenues, such as nuclear power and solar power.
Initiatives such as the Jawaharlal National Solar Mission, the objective of which is to establish India
as a global leader in solar energy, have been launched. India also possesses the fifth largest wind
power industry in the world and is currently adding a capacity of 1,800‐2,000 megawatts (MW)
every year. India has also been laying the groundwork for a major expansion of its nuclear power
capacity.

Research Problem

Conclusion & Suggestion

This paper aims to analyse the existing constitutional and regulatory framework within which key
stakeholders in the renewable power sector operate and to scrutinize the current developments
like Renewable Energy Bill of 2015 and the way forward in the field of renewable energy laws in
India. This paper is written with the objective of making out a case for need of renewable energy
laws in India.