India crosses 300 GW non-fossil power capacity, hits 60% of 2030 target

India has crossed the 300 GW mark in installed non-fossil fuel-based electricity generation capacity, reaching 300.50 GW as of July 31, 2026, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said on Sunday.

The milestone takes India past 60% of its target of having 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.

Non-fossil sources now account for over 54% of the country's total installed electricity generation capacity of around 552 GW, according to the ministry.

Solar power accounts for the largest share of the non-fossil capacity at 164.59 GW, followed by wind at 58.14 GW and hydro power, including large and small projects, at 57.24 GW. Bio-power contributes 11.75 GW and nuclear power 8.78 GW.

“This monumental achievement highlights India’s rapid progress towards building an Aatmanirbhar energy ecosystem and securing the target of 500 GW non-fossil capacity by 2030,” the ministry said in a statement.

Solar capacity has risen sharply from just 2.8 GW in 2014 to around 165 GW currently, while wind capacity has increased from 21 GW to over 58 GW during the same period.

India added a record 55.29 GW of non-fossil fuel-based electricity capacity in 2025-26, including 44.6 GW of solar capacity and 6 GW of wind capacity, it said.

The growth in installed capacity has also been accompanied by a rise in renewable electricity generation. Renewable energy generation increased from 190.96 billion units in 2014-15 to 477.79 billion units in 2025-26, according to the ministry.

The government has also sought to expand domestic manufacturing of renewable energy equipment through policy measures, including the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme.

The capacity of solar PV module manufacturers enlisted under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) has crossed 200 GW, compared with 2.3 GW in 2014, the ministry said.

“Clean energy transition is no longer just a climate commitment—it is central to shaping India's industrial competitiveness, energy independence, and economic resilience,” it added.