The objective of SDG 7 is to attain energy security and efficiency by increasing sustainable per capita energy consumption, while also ensuring a reduction in emissions and pollution as per global and national targets. Though global primary energy intensity, defined as the ratio of energy used per unit of GDP, has improved by 2.3 per cent, it trails behind the expected rate of 2.7 per cent.
Fact And Figures
India has already electrified all its villages, and almost all households (barring only 0.01 per cent of households). The targeted programme, Pradhan MantriSahajBijliHarGharYojana(Saubhagya), aims explicitly at saturating electricity connections in the remaining households. The next milestone is to ensure uninterrupted power supply to all households for which a range of measures are underway. Assistance is provided through various schemes such as Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS), DeendayalUpadhyaya Gram JyotiYojanaamong others, for improving transmission and distribution network and services.
The country's initial target was to take its renewable energy installed capacity to 175 GW by 2022 (100 GW from solar, 60 GW from wind, 10 GW from biomass and 5 GW from small hydropower). In 2018, this target has been ramped up to 225 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2022 and 275 GW by 2027. India is committed to its NDC target of 40 per cent share of renewable energy in its total energy basket by 2022.
175 GW
of renewable energy capacity to be built by 2020
275 GW
of ramped up renewable energy capacity by 2027
40%
share of renewable energy in total energy basket by 2020
Target
7.1 By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and moderan energy services.
7.2 By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix
7.3 By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency
7.a By 2030, enhance international cooperation to facilitate access to clean energy research and technology including renewable energy, energy efficiency and advanced and clear fossil-fuel technology, and promote investment in energy infrastructure and clean energy technology
7.b By 2030, expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services for all in developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States and landlocked developing countries, in accordance with their respective pro grammes of support
Our Team
Abhinav Purohit
Team Lead SDG 7