Renewables
India’s Renewable Energy Growth Faces a Deepening Land Acquisition Crisis
CEII brief
Mercom India reported on 3 Nov 2026: India’s Renewable Energy Growth Faces a Deepening Land Acquisition Crisis.
Read the full story on Mercom IndiaIndia’s renewable energy developers face mounting difficulties securing project-ready land, with acquisition and conversion timelines stretching up to 24 months in some states.
Context from CEII
Renewables are the fastest-growing part of the world’s energy system. The COP28 goal is to triple capacity by 2030, and solar mini-grids are the fastest route to power for millions of people without electricity.
19.1% of electricity in India was renewable in 2021Countries in this story
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