NEW DELHI, Aug 13: India has reached a major milestone in its energy transition, with non-fossil electricity capacity crossing 300 GW and accounting for more than 54 per cent of the country’s total installed power capacity.
As of July 31, 2026, India’s non-fossil capacity stood at 300.50 GW, while total installed power capacity was around 552 GW. The achievement puts the country more than 60 per cent of the way towards its target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030.
Solar leads the clean-energy expansion
Solar power continues to be the biggest driver of India’s clean-energy growth. Installed solar capacity has reached around 164.59 GW, followed by 58.14 GW of wind power and 57.24 GW of hydropower.
The rapid growth reflects the increasing role of renewable energy in meeting India’s rising electricity needs.
India added a record 55.29 GW of non-fossil capacity during 2025-26, including significant additions from solar and wind projects.
Clean energy supports economic growth
The expansion of renewable energy is creating opportunities across several parts of the economy.
Growing demand for solar equipment, wind technology, batteries, energy-storage systems, transmission infrastructure and other clean-energy technologies is encouraging investment and supporting new industries.
The shift towards cleaner power is also expected to create new employment opportunities while strengthening India’s domestic energy capabilities.
Focus now turns to reliability
With renewable capacity expanding rapidly, India will need continued investment in modern power grids, transmission networks and energy-storage systems.
These facilities will be important for integrating larger amounts of solar and wind power while ensuring a stable and reliable electricity supply for households, businesses and industries.
A new phase in India’s energy journey
Crossing the 300-GW non-fossil capacity mark represents an important step in India’s transition towards a cleaner and more diversified power system.
The milestone also highlights the growing importance of renewable energy in India’s long-term plans for energy security, economic development and sustainable growth.
With clean power now accounting for more than half of installed capacity, India is entering a new phase of its energy journey—one focused not only on adding capacity, but also on building a reliable, affordable and sustainable power system for the future.
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