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Kerala aims for 100% renewable energy by 2040
✍️ economictimes.com
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 11:36 PM
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The Kerala government has set a goal to achieve complete reliance on renewable energy sources by the year 2040, according to Economic Times.
Kerala's state administration announced an ambitious energy plan that seeks to source all its power from renewable technologies by 2040. The target, reported by Economic Times, reflects the state's commitment to sustainable development and reducing carbon emissions.
The policy outlines a transition away from fossil‑fuel based generation toward solar, wind, and other clean energy projects. While detailed implementation steps have not been disclosed, the government expects the shift to bolster energy security and align with national climate objectives.
Stakeholders, including industry bodies and environmental groups, have welcomed the declaration, noting that Kerala's geography offers significant potential for solar and wind installations. The state will likely need substantial investment and regulatory support to meet the 2040 deadline.
If achieved, Kerala would become one of the few Indian states with a fully renewable power mix, setting a benchmark for other regions pursuing green energy transitions.
The policy outlines a transition away from fossil‑fuel based generation toward solar, wind, and other clean energy projects. While detailed implementation steps have not been disclosed, the government expects the shift to bolster energy security and align with national climate objectives.
Stakeholders, including industry bodies and environmental groups, have welcomed the declaration, noting that Kerala's geography offers significant potential for solar and wind installations. The state will likely need substantial investment and regulatory support to meet the 2040 deadline.
If achieved, Kerala would become one of the few Indian states with a fully renewable power mix, setting a benchmark for other regions pursuing green energy transitions.