India surpasses Japan to become the world’s third-largest solar power generator in 2023, according to Ember report. Global Electricity Review 2024 released alongside the world’s first open dataset on electricity generation, covering 80 countries representing 92% of global electricity demand.
- Solar power’s share in global electricity production reaches a record 5.5% in 2023.
- India sees the fourth-largest increase in solar generation (+18 TWh) in 2023, following China, the United States, and Brazil, accounting for 75% of overall growth.
- India expands solar generation capacity significantly from ranking ninth in 2015 to 5.8% share in 2023.
- Globally, solar power generation increases sixfold between 2015 and 2023, with India experiencing a seventeen-fold increase during the same period.
- IEA forecasts solar power to constitute 22% of global electricity generation by 2030.
- COP28 goal to triple global renewables capacity by 2030 could help achieve this trajectory.
- India aims to triple renewable capacity by 2030, but Ember’s analysis highlights the need for substantial annual capacity additions to meet this target.
Q: According to the Global Electricity Review 2024, which country has overtaken Japan to become the world’s third-largest solar power generator in 2023?
a) China
b) India
c) Brazil
d) United States
Ans : b) India
