UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell says India’s growing clean energy capacity is helping address challenges in the global energy transition. Speaking to the press, Stiell describes India as a “solar superpower” and highlights the country’s shift in its electricity mix. He notes that fossil-fuel-free power sources now account for half of India’s installed power capacity. The comments position India’s expansion of non-fossil generation as a significant step in meeting climate and transition goals, while also reflecting broader efforts to move away from fossil fuels. Stiell’s remarks emphasize the scale of India’s current clean energy build-out rather than focusing on any single policy measure or specific project. Taken together, the reporting attributes the assessment to Stiell and centers on the share of installed capacity that is non-fossil, using that figure to illustrate India’s progress in the transition away from fossil-fuel-based electricity. The outlet presents the statement as recognition from a senior UN climate official.