India’s Renewable Energy Transition: Public Awareness and Acceptance

India’s growing energy demands and its commitments to address climate change, faces a critical need to transition towards green energy sources. This paper explores the complex landscape of public awareness and acceptance of green energy in India. Through a public survey on the green energy awareness and acceptance, we examine the factors shaping public perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors towards green energy, identify key challenges and opportunities, and discuss strategies for promoting wider adoption of sustainable energy solutions. Based on a poll approximately seventy people, this study looks at popular knowledge and acceptance of green energy in India. Important factors under investigation are knowledge of renewable energy ideas, support of green energy projects, government policy familiarity, and perceived obstacles to implementing green energy. The results show a strong self-reported awareness of renewable energy and generally favorable opinions of the significance of green energy for the future of India. Mentioning advantages for mitigating climate change and economic development, around 95% of respondents support the use of green energy sources in India. With high initial cost and lack of knowledge each mentioned by 31% of respondents as the main obstacles to adoption, only 19% now use any green energy at home despite this substantial support. Respondents showed some familiarity with government renewable energy projects (e.g., National Solar Mission, PM Surya Ghar solar plan), but there still gaps in thorough understanding. These results complement the body of current research stressing low public knowledge and information gaps in India. The report ends with suggestions for focused awareness efforts, improved information sharing, and expanded incentive schemes meant to raise the acceptance of green energy solutions. Reducing important issues and raising public awareness would help India move toward a more sustainable energy future