Renewables as an Employment Engine: India’s Opportunities and Risks
The ‘Renewable Energy and Jobs: Annual Review 2025’ released in January 2026 by International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) reveals global renewable energy employment reached 16.6 million in 2024, marking the highest level recorded to date.
- While China continues to lead with nearly 44% of global jobs, India has solidified its position as a top employer with 1.28 million jobs, driven primarily by record hydropower deployment and rapid expansion in solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity.
India’s Renewable Sector Employment and Capacity
- Hydropower Leadership: Large-scale hydropower remains the largest employer in India’s renewable sector, supporting 503,000 jobs.
- Solar PV Record: India added a record ....
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