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India’s Clean Energy Workforce Set to Triple to Over 1.3 Million by 2030

India’s clean energy and energy-efficiency sectors are on track for rapid employment growth, with total jobs expected to more than triple over the next four years, according to a study by Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations. The report highlights the sector’s rising importance as the country accelerates its transition toward sustainable energy.

Employment in the clean energy segment alone is projected to reach around 905,000 jobs, while energy-efficiency roles are expected to grow significantly to nearly 428,700 by 2029–30. This marks a substantial increase compared to 2021–22, when clean energy-related jobs stood at about 318,000 and energy-efficiency employment was estimated at 126,900.

The study indicates that achieving India’s target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 could drive employment growth by nearly 2.8 times compared to 2021–22 levels. Similarly, meeting the national energy-saving goal of 150 million tonnes of oil equivalent is expected to boost energy-efficiency jobs by close to 3.8 times, underscoring the strong link between policy targets and job creation.

Solar energy is expected to dominate employment generation throughout this period, outperforming other renewable segments. The growing adoption of solar technologies continues to create diverse job opportunities across installation, manufacturing, and maintenance.

Regionally, states such as Gujarat and Rajasthan are likely to emerge as major employment hubs, adding approximately 79,000 and 77,000 jobs respectively between 2022 and 2030. Tamil Nadu and Gujarat are projected to lead in wind energy employment, while Andhra Pradesh is expected to contribute significantly to large hydro-related jobs. In rooftop solar, Gujarat is anticipated to take the lead, whereas Rajasthan is set to see the highest growth in ground-mounted solar employment.

Overall, the findings reflect a strong upward trajectory for green jobs in India, driven by ambitious renewable energy targets and increasing investments in sustainable infrastructure.