India Achieves 50% Non-Fossil Fuel Power Capacity

• 16 Jul 2025

Source: PIB  

India’s non-fossil fuel power capacity has reached 242.78 GW out of 484.82 GW total installed capacity, 5 years ahead of its 2030 target under the Paris Agreement's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

Non-Fossil Fuels: 

• Non-fossil fuels refer to energy sources that are not derived from fossilized organic matter such as coal, oil, or natural gas.  
  • It includes both renewable energy sources (solar, wind, and hydropower) and non-renewable energy sources (nuclear) energy sources. 
• As of June 2025, India’s total installed electricity capacity stands at 484.82 GW, with 50% coming from non-fossil fuel sources, which includes: 
  • Renewable energy: 184.62 GW (38.08%) 
  • Large hydropower: 49.38 GW (10.19%) 
  • Nuclear energy: 8.78 GW (1.81%) 

Key Initiatives Driving the Growth of India’s Renewable Energy Capacity: 

• PM Surya Ghar Yojana promotes rooftop solar installations enhancing decentralised clean energy access. 
• National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy enabled hybrid power projects for optimal land use, grid stability, and cost-effective renewable generation. 
• PM-KUSUM provides solar-powered pumps for agriculture 
• PLI Scheme for Solar PV Modules encourages domestic manufacturing of high-efficiency solar modules. 
• Green Energy Corridor Scheme strengthens transmission infrastructure for renewable energy. 
• National Green Hydrogen Mission promotes production and use of green hydrogen as an alternative fuel. 
• National Bioenergy Programme supports biogas, biomass, and waste-to-energy projects.

Read More: India’s Renewable Energy Revolution