GS 3 MAINS

Alternative Sources of Energy

Sources:

Solar, Wind, Small Hydro, Biomass/Biogas, Tidal, Geothermal, Green Hydrogen

Key Data (2025-26):

India added 44.61 GW solar in FY26 (record)

Solar = 21.5% of energy mix

BESS capacity = 0.27 GW; Pumped Hydro = 7.2 GW

Target: 174 GW storage by 2035-36

Global target: 500 GW non-fossil by 2030

Key Schemes:

National Solar Mission, PM-KUSUM, SATAT (CBG), PM Surya Ghar, Solar Parks (Bhadla, Pavagada)