Key facts
- India's non-fossil fuel power capacity reached 300 GW as of July 31, 2026.
- This capacity represents over 54% of the country's total installed electricity generation capacity.
- Solar power leads with 164.59 GW installed, followed by wind (58.14 GW), hydropower (57.24 GW), bio-power (11.75 GW), and nuclear (8.78 GW).
- The nation is on track to meet its 2030 goal of 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity.
- High clean energy curtailment rates are attributed to insufficient grid and transmission infrastructure.
India has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 300 GW of non-fossil fuel-based installed electricity generation capacity as of July 31, 2026. This achievement places the country on a strong trajectory to meet its ambitious 2030 target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel power capacity.
Solar power has been the primary driver of this growth, contributing 164.59 GW, followed by wind power with 58.14 GW, hydropower at 57.24 GW, bio-power at 11.75 GW, and nuclear power at 8.78 GW. Collectively, these sources now constitute over 54% of India's total installed electricity generation capacity, which stands at approximately 552 GW.
While the clean energy transition is seen as crucial for India's industrial competitiveness, energy independence, and economic resilience, the nation faces challenges. High clean power curtailment rates are a growing concern due to the slower expansion of grid and transmission infrastructure compared to the rapid growth in renewable energy installations. To address this, solar power developers are increasingly incorporating battery storage into their projects to enhance absorption by the grid and attract buyers.
India anticipates a substantial increase in its renewable energy capacity over the next decade, with plans to nearly quadruple its solar power capacity and triple its wind power-generating assets.