Recognizing their bold leadership in promotion of solar energy, the UN has bestowed them with Champion of the Earth 2018 award. The Indian prime minister , Narendra Modi , has laid out his country ’s vision for renewable energy , with the statement that India aims to achieve 40 % of its electricity generation from non - fossil sources by 2030 . Speaking at the inaugural International Solar Alliance assembly , Modi said that the country expected to attract investment of up to $ billion to boost domestic PV manufacturing . He said that India has doubled its renewable energy capacity over the past four years , and outlined the steps being made to move India ’s transport system towards clean fuels .
The Indian prime minister , Narendra Modi , has laid out his country ’s vision for renewable energy , with the statement that India aims to achieve 40 % of its electricity generation from non - fossil sources by 2030 . Speaking at the inaugural International Solar Alliance assembly , Modi said that the country expected to attract investment of up to $ billion to boost domestic PV manufacturing . He said that India has doubled its renewable energy capacity over the past four years , and outlined the steps being made to move India ’s transport system towards clean fuels .