New Delhi: In a major milestone for the nation’s clean energy transition and climate action targets, India has crossed 300 GW of non-fossil fuel-based installed electricity generation capacity as on July 31, 2026, which accounts for over 54 per cent of country’s total electricity generation capacity of around 552 GW, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on Sunday.
The growth in clean energy generation has been anchored by contributions across sectors. Solar energy remains the key growth engine with around 165 GW at present from just 2.8 GW in 2014. Concurrently, the wind energy sector has also seen strong momentum, reaching over 58 GW from 21 GW in 2014, the statement said.
During 2025-26, a record capacity of 55.29 GW of non-fossil-fuel-based electricity capacity was installed in the country with key contributions from 44.6 GW solar power and 6 GW wind power.
India has already achieved 60 per cent of the 500 GW non-fossil fuel power capacity targeted to be achieved by 2030 as the country makes rapid progress towards building an Aatmanirbhar energy ecosystem.
The growth in renewable energy capacity is also reflected in renewable energy generation in the country, which has increased from 190.96 billion units in 2014-15 to 477.79 BU in 2025-26.
India has already achieved 60 per cent of the 500 GW capacity targeted to be achieved by 2030 as the country makes rapid progress towards building an Aatmanirbhar energy ecosystem.
To support this rapid expansion and ensure supply chain independence, India has transformed its domestic manufacturing capabilities.
Driven by the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme focusing on the nation’s solar installations with high-efficiency, indigenously produced modules, the enlisted capacity under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for Solar PV Modules has crossed the historic 200 GW milestone, rising from just 2.3 GW in 2014.
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is also driving deep industrial decarbonisation, positioning India to become a global hub for the production, usage, and export of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives, through the implementation of the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
Clean energy transition is no longer just a climate commitment — it is central to shaping India’s industrial competitiveness, energy independence, and economic resilience, the statement added.
(IANS)
