India Surpasses 300 GW of Non-Fossil Power Capacity

India has surpassed the 300 GW mark for non-fossil fuel power capacity, according to the New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi. This achievement brings the country closer to its goal of installing 500 GW of such capacity by 2030. As of July 31, 2026, solar power led the installations, accounting for 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.

These sources together totaled 300.5 GW. The share of non-fossil fuel electricity capacity in the country's total generation capacity has exceeded 54%, standing at around 552 GW. The ministry emphasized that clean energy transition is crucial for India's industrial competitiveness, energy independence, and economic resilience. However, India currently faces significant challenges, including high clean power curtailment rates due to a lack of grid and transmission infrastructure expansion.

This has led to developers adding battery storage to photovoltaic projects to improve sales and reduce curtailments. The country's grid expansion is also slower than the rapid growth in renewable energy installations, threatening to slow the solar and wind boom in the world's most populous nation.