India is emerging as a key driver of global energy demand growth, with renewable energy—particularly solar—expected to play a central role in meeting the country’s rapidly expanding electricity needs, according to Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology.
Speaking at a major energy forum in India, Al Jaber said the world is entering a phase of historic energy demand expansion, driven by economic growth in emerging markets, accelerating electrification, and the rapid rise of digital infrastructure such as data centres and artificial intelligence. India, as the world’s third-largest energy consumer and one of the fastest-growing major economies, is at the heart of this transformation.
He noted that India’s future energy requirements will be shaped by urbanisation, industrial growth, increased cooling demand, and rising electricity consumption. Meeting this demand, he said, will require large-scale deployment of renewable energy alongside grid expansion and energy storage solutions.
Al Jaber emphasized that solar, wind, and other clean energy technologies will be critical to ensuring energy security while supporting climate and decarbonisation goals. He also highlighted the importance of integrating renewables with existing energy systems to deliver reliable and affordable power.
The UAE minister underscored growing India-UAE cooperation across both conventional and clean energy sectors, including investments in renewable power projects. He added that strong partnerships between governments and the private sector will be essential to accelerating India’s clean energy transition.
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