India Achieves 50% Non-Fossil Energy Capacity Milestone Ahead of 2030 Target with 262.74 GW Installed
India has reached 50% of its cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel sources as of June 2025, surpassing its 2030 target in the Nationally Determined Contribution to the Paris Agreement. By November 2025, total non-fossil power capacity hit 262.74 GW, accounting for 51.5% of India's total electricity capacity of 509.64 GW.
The year 2025 saw a record addition of renewable energy capacity, with 44.51 GW added, nearly double the previous year's figures. Solar energy led this growth, with 34.98 GW added, bringing total solar capacity to 132.85 GW, a 41% increase year-on-year.
Wind energy capacity reached 53.99 GW after adding 5.82 GW in 2025. The Government launched the PM Surya Ghar scheme to install rooftop solar systems in one crore households by FY 2026-27, with significant progress reported. The National Green Hydrogen Mission has also seen advancements with substantial investments and projects aimed at promoting green hydrogen production.
