India’s total installed electricity generation capacity has reached 5,05,023 MW, marking a significant milestone in the country’s energy expansion drive. The data was shared by the government in Parliament, highlighting the continued rise of renewable and clean-energy sources in the national power mix.
According to official figures, non-fossil fuel–based capacity — including solar, wind, hydro and nuclear — now stands at 2,59,423 MW, making up a little over 51% of the total. Fossil-fuel-based generation capacity accounts for the remaining 2,45,600 MW.
The crossing of the 50% non-fossil threshold has come ahead of earlier targets, propelled by consistent growth in solar and wind installations. In the first half of 2025 alone, India added nearly 21.9 GW of new solar and wind power capacity, representing a sharp year-on-year rise.
Officials noted that the expansion strengthens India’s energy security, improves power availability, and aligns with national commitments to clean-energy transitions under global climate goals. Recent steps — such as waiving interstate transmission charges for renewable projects — are expected to accelerate capacity additions further.
While the installed capacity has surged, experts caution that actual power generation from renewable sources can vary due to intermittency, emphasising the need for storage solutions and grid upgrades.
India aims to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil power capacity by 2030, and the latest milestone suggests the country is progressing ahead of schedule.
