How does India produce its energy?

India is the third-largest carbon-emitting country in the world after China and the US. There are two main reasons for this, the first being heavy dependence on fossil fuels and the second is low production and use of clean sources of energy. Most of the electricity in India is produced using fossil fuels.

More than 70% of the electricity in India is produced using fossil fuels. Around 50% of electricity is produced from coal and the rest is produced by oil and natural gas.
Renewable energy sources in India only fulfil 20 – 25% of the electricity needs, of which, nuclear energy contributes to 1.7% of the total energy produced.

By 2030, India aims to produce at least 50% of energy using clean and renewable sources. Within renewable energy, 70% of the energy requirements can be met using solar energy and 28% using wind energy.