International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)
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Volume: 13 Issue: 01 | Jan 2026
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“Strategic Renewable Energy Pathways for India: Achieving Vision 2047 through Innovation, Policy, and Social Empowerment” Er. Jayesh N. Patil1, Mr. Pankaj N. Bhavsar2, Mr. Mahesh N. Wagh3, Er. Prayag S. Patil4 1,2Laboratory & Technical Assistant, Department of Electrical Engineering, Shri Vile Parle Kelawani Mandal
Institute of Technology, Dhule, Maharashtra, India.
3Laboratory & Technical Assistant, Department of Information Technology Engineering, Shri Vile Parle Kelawani
Mandal Institute of Technology, Dhule, Maharashtra, India.
4M. Tech. Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Abstract - In India, India in 2047 is the country’s transforms’ aspiration which by the time of the centenary of independence to achieve sustainable, inclusive and resilient development. Renewable energy is at the core of this vision which we put forth as a strategy to that which addresses increasing energy demand, environmental change, energy security and social economic development at the same time. We present in this paper a very in depth and structured analysis of the role of renewable energy in the achievement of 2047 vision which we look at from a technical, economic, social, climate and policy stand point. The study also looks at the past of India’s energy sector’s growth and the ever growing need to move away from fossil fuel-based systems to renewable energy sources which include hydro, biomass, wind, solar and also what are the emerging tech solutions. It looks at large scale renewable deployment, grid modernization, energy storage solutions and digitalization which we present as key to a reliable and flexible power system. Also, we look at the integration of renewables in the transport, industry and agriculture sectors which we put forth as very important for deep decarburization. We put special care into study of decentralized renewable energy systems and their role in rural development, energy access, agricultural productivity and local economic empowerment. We see how renewables play a role in job creation, energy equity and in improving quality of life at the same time that they reduce greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution and environmental degradation. We do a holistic assessment of social, economic and environmental impacts to put forth the many benefits of the renewable energy transition. The paper reports we looked at which issues play into the achievement of Vision 2047 which include technical issues, grid integration problems, finance issues, policy uncertainties and social acceptance issues. To that end we put forth a detailed policy road map and strategic recommendations which stress long term policy stability, infrastructure development, innovation, human resource growth and international cooperation. Our study found that renewable energy is not just an energy solution but a foundation of India’s long-term development. By aligning technology, policy and social elements India may achieve a secure, low carbon, and fair energy future. We put forth that a coordinated and sustained transition to renewable energy is key to India’s position as a global leader in sustainable development by 2047.
LITERATURE REVIEW The issue of renewable energy as a tool for national growth has seen great transformation over the past few decades. In the early research on India’s energy sector we see that which put out mainly focused on traditional power generation and the issues of large scale growing demand that was being met by fossil fuels. From the late 20th century studies looked at energy security issues, import dependency, and infrastructural limitations, which also brought to the fore the issue of how developing economies are very much at the mercy of global fuel prices. These early works were the base which recognized the need for a diverse set of energy sources. As global concern over climate change grew so did academic focus on renewable energy as a clean alternative. Initial study on renewables in India looked at technical work, resource assessment and which mostly looked at pilot projects in solar and wind energy. The researchers determined climate and geography factors and basic grid integration issues and determined that India has sufficient renewable resources for long term energy sustenance. Such studies crystallized the interest for conceptual exploration. Following studies broadening the sphere of interest, analyzed large scale deployment of renewable energy. Researchers costs, learning curves, and economies of scale, and demonstrated the economic competitiveness of renewable energy vis a vis conventional power generation. The studies evidenced the rapid cost ease of solar photovoltaic and wind energies and concluded that renewables were no longer niche technologies, convincing the critics that mainstream energy solutions rested in renewables. The literature during this period emphasized the financing of projects, expansion of capacity, and mechanisms of the market. As renewables penetration increased, the academic focus, and literature, shifted to the integration of power systems. Researchers investigated the infrastructure needed to provide stability for the grid, manage its intermittency, and forecast its use. Critical enablers to integrated systems with high shares of renewables included energy storage, smart grids, and digitalization. Literature during this phase underscored the need for institutionaland regulatory responses to technological advancements, as
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