A report highlighted the increasing need for digitally skilled workers in green jobs in India, where about 70% of new green roles demand tech expertise. The green sector is projected to create 7.29 million jobs by FY28, with an additional 1.2–1.5 million jobs expected in FY27 alone. However, the talent pipeline is growing at a slower rate of 6–8%, leading to a shortfall of 1.5–2 million skilled professionals.
The report emphasized a global trend where the energy sector is set to be a major job creator, with renewable energy playing a significant role in the workforce. Despite growth projections, 20–25% of roles, especially in specialized areas like battery analytics and hydrogen engineering, are challenging to fill. Automation is phasing out low-skill roles and fostering high-value positions through personalized skilling and AI-led simulations.
In both metropolitan and emerging cities, roles such as renewable energy engineers, EV & powertrain engineers, sustainability data analysts, and hydrogen engineers are witnessing high demand. Additionally, emerging positions like AI or ML engineers for energy optimization and carbon analytics professionals are expected to experience a surge in demand in the coming years. Market trends suggest that compensation for green roles is likely to rise by 12-15% for entry-level positions and even more for mid and senior-level roles by 2026.
