According to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), clean energy sources met over 50% of India’s electricity demand for the second time, with renewable energy contributing 50.2% of the country’s total power supply on 6 July 2026.
The government described this milestone as a reflection of the growing strength, resilience, and reliability of India’s clean energy ecosystem. It highlights India’s steady progress towards reducing dependence on fossil fuels, enhancing energy security, lowering carbon emissions, and building a sustainable energy future.
Clean Energy Milestone
Factors Driving Achievement
The milestone has been achieved through continuous expansion of:
- Solar power
- Wind energy
- Hydropower
- Other renewable energy sources
The government has also:
- Strengthened transmission infrastructure for renewable energy integration.
- Promoted domestic manufacturing of clean energy equipment.
- Encouraged investments in green energy technologies.
India’s Renewable Energy Targets
India has committed to:
- Achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based installed power capacity by 2030.
- Achieving Net Zero emissions by 2070.
- Increasing the share of non-fossil fuel-based electricity generation.
- Becoming one of the world’s fastest-growing clean energy markets.
Major Government Initiatives Supporting Clean Energy
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
- Promotes rooftop solar installations.
- Targets 1 crore households.
- Provides financial subsidies for rooftop solar systems.
- Reduces household electricity bills while promoting decentralized power generation.
PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan)
- Solarizes agricultural pumps.
- Establishes decentralized solar power plants on barren land.
- Ensures energy security and water security for farmers.
National Green Hydrogen Mission
- Aims to make India a global hub for:
- Green hydrogen production
- Utilization
- Export
- Supported by planned investments exceeding ₹8 lakh crore.
- Promotes decarbonization of hard-to-abate sectors.
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme
- Promotes domestic manufacturing of:
- High-efficiency solar photovoltaic (PV) modules.
- Advanced battery storage systems.
- Supports the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative by reducing import dependence.
Green Energy Corridors
- Develops dedicated transmission infrastructure for renewable energy.
- Transfers renewable power from resource-rich states such as: Rajasthan and Gujarat
- Supplies electricity efficiently to high-demand regions.
Present Status of India’s Clean Energy Sector
- India has already surpassed 242 GW of installed clean energy capacity.
- Rapid expansion has positioned India among the world’s fastest-growing renewable energy markets.
- Renewable energy is playing an increasingly significant role in meeting rising electricity demand.