India’s Green Energy Revolution | Mint Explains | Mint

The video discusses India's green energy revolution and its transition to renewable energy. India aims to increase its renewable energy capacity to 450 GW by 2030, and it is considered a frontrunner in the green energy race. It mentions that solar, wind, and green hydrogen are the leading sources of green energy in India. Solar energy is expected to play a significant role in India's energy future, and wind power is expected to account for 33% of total energy consumption by 2025-26. The article also notes that building a green energy portfolio in India will be expensive, with an estimated cost of $7.2 trillion by 2050. Despite the high cost of green hydrogen, it is still considered very promising in decarbonizing challenging sectors, although it may not become economical anytime soon.