India’s Renewable Sector to Create 3 Million Jobs by 2030

In a significant structural shift for the national economy, India’s renewable energy sector has emerged as a premier jobs engine.

As of January 2026, the country has achieved a landmark milestone, with 52% of its installed power capacity (272 GW out of 520.5 GW) now coming from non-fossil fuel sources.

This progress puts India years ahead of its Paris Agreement commitments and sets the stage for a massive workforce mobilization.

The 3 Million Jobs Roadmap

Projections indicate that the sector will generate over 3 million jobs by 2030.

In the immediate future, 1.7 million new opportunities are expected within the next three years, with 5–6 lakh direct roles in solar, wind, and storage appearing by 2027.

While hydropower currently leads employment with 450,000 roles, the rapid acceleration of solar and wind projects is shifting the hiring balance toward decentralized green energy.

Bridging the Productivity and Skill Gap

Despite the momentum, the industry is grappling with a severe “readiness gap.”

Critical shortages exist for Solar PV technicians, site engineers, and storage operators.

Furthermore, geographic imbalances persist; while Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu lead in project activity, they face uneven talent distribution in rural clusters.

To combat this, the industry is investing heavily in vocational training.

Short-term certifications (2–6 weeks) are priced between ₹8,000 and ₹30,000, while advanced digital programs for smart grids can cost up to ₹1,00,000.

Balasubramanian A, Senior VP at TeamLease Services, notes that policy drivers like the National Green Hydrogen Mission and Solar PLI schemes are fundamental to this expanding manpower demand.

Salary Benchmarks and Attrition Challenges

The sector offers competitive entry-level opportunities:

• PV Technicians/Operators: ₹2.5–3.0 lakh per annum.
• Engineers/Supervisors: ₹3.5–5.0 lakh per annum.
• Mid-level Management: ₹6–10 lakh per annum.

However, the industry faces a high annual attrition rate of 30–40%. This is largely due to the seasonal, project-based nature of the work and wage competition.

Companies are now pivoting toward retention bonuses and transitioning contractual staff into permanent roles to ensure long-term stability as India marches toward its 500 GW non-fossil target.

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