India’s non-fossil electricity capacity rose from 81 GW in 2014 to 250 GW in 2025. Marks a 3x increase in a decade, positioning India as a global clean energy leader. India targets 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.
Breakup of 250 GW Non-Fossil Fuel Capacity (2025)
- Solar Power: 123.13 GW
- Wind Energy: 52.68 GW
- Hydropower: 55.22 GW
- Bio-energy: 11.60 GW
- Nuclear Energy: 8.78 GW
Significance
- Represents a paradigm shift in India’s energy mix away from fossil fuels.
- Contributes to energy security, climate commitments, and pollution reduction.
- Strengthens India’s position in achieving net-zero by 2070.
Policy & Program Highlights
Free Electricity to 20 Lakh Households:
- Utility-led solar model for homes without rooftop ownership/infrastructure.
- Expands access to clean, affordable energy for underprivileged families.
Swachh Bharat & Swachh Energy Linkage:
- Clean energy = cleaner ecosystems, reduced pollution, improved public health.
- Reinforces PM Modi’s twin vision of clean nation + clean energy future.
NEXT GEN GST Reforms:
- Streamlining compliance for clean tech companies.
- Boosts investment frameworks and supports renewable growth.
India’s Clean Energy Commitments
- 500 GW renewable capacity by 2030 (part of updated NDCs under Paris Agreement).
- Net-zero emissions by 2070 (announced at COP26, Glasgow 2021).
- Ongoing policy push for green hydrogen, offshore wind, solar parks, pumped hydro, and nuclear expansion.
Indian Energy Facts
- Total Installed Power Capacity (2025): ~440 GW (approx.)
- Non-fossil share: ~57% (first time majority).
- Largest Solar State: Rajasthan (>20 GW installed).
- Largest Wind State: Tamil Nadu (~10 GW+).
- Major Hydropower States: Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh.
- Largest Nuclear Plants: Kudankulam (Tamil Nadu), Tarapur (Maharashtra).
Global Renewable Rankings
- China: #1 in renewable capacity (~1300+ GW).
- India: #4 globally in renewable energy installed capacity.
- International Solar Alliance (ISA):
- HQ: Gurugram, Haryana, India.
- India is a founding member (2015, COP21 Paris).
Relevant Ministries & Schemes
- Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
- Key schemes:
- PM-KUSUM (Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) – solar pumps, decentralised solar.
- National Solar Mission (2010).
- Green Energy Corridor Project.
- Solar Parks Development Programme.
- Rooftop Solar Programme Phase II.