From Hot Springs to Clean Power: India Eyes 10.6 GW Geothermal Potential
What Happened
India is stepping up efforts to develop geothermal energy, a renewable source that uses heat from within the Earth to generate power. The push follows the National Policy on Geothermal Energy announced in 2025 and the commissioning of India’s first two geothermal wells in Puga Valley, Ladakh, in July 2026. The wells will support the country’s first 1-MW demonstration geothermal power project.
Key Takeaways
Unlike solar and wind power, geothermal energy can generate electricity 24/7, making it a dependable, low-carbon energy source. With an estimated 10.6 GW theoretical potential and 381 identified hot springs, geothermal energy could help diversify India’s renewable energy mix and support its Net Zero 2070 goal.