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India's non-fossil energy capacity has increased from 81 GW to 263 GW, a growth of approximately 225% since 2014. Solar energy has expanded the most, from 2.8 GW to 133 GW, marking a rise of about 4,550%, driven by utility-scale projects and government initiatives like the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.

Wind energy capacity has grown from about 21 GW to 54 GW, a 155% increase, while biopower has risen from 8.1 GW to 12 GW, a 42% growth. From 2022 to 2024, India became the third-largest contributor to global solar capacity additions, adding around 46 GW.

By 2025, solar module manufacturing capacity surged from 2 GW to 123 GW. India's energy transition has reportedly saved nearly Rs 4 trillion in fossil fuel costs, and battery energy storage systems have become integral to renewable energy growth, supported by policy initiatives.