India achieves one of its major COP26 Panchamrit goals
India’s power sector has achieved two historic milestones that show the nation’s steady progress toward a clean, secure, and self-reliant energy future, said the Power Ministry in an update as the country’s Renewable Generation exceeded 50% of demand
As of 30 Sept 2025, India’s installed electricity capacity reached 500.89 GW, an achievement reflecting years of strong policy support, investments and teamwork across the energy sector.
Break-up of India’s Power Capacity
Non-fossil fuel sources (renewable energy, hydro, and nuclear): 256.09 GW – over 51 % of the total.
Fossil-fuel-based sources: 244.80 GW – about 49 % of the total.
Within renewables:
Solar power – 127.33 GW
Wind power – 53.12 GW
During FY 2025–26 (April – September 2025), India added 28 GW of non-fossil capacity and 5.1 GW of fossil-fuel capacity — showing how fast the clean energy share is rising.
A Record Day for Renewable Energy
On 29 July 2025, India reached its highest-ever renewable energy share in electricity generation. That day, renewables met 51.5 % of the country’s total electricity demand of 203 GW.
These were:
Solar generation: 44.50 GW
Wind generation: 29.89 GW
Hydro generation: 30.29 GW
“This means that, for the first time, more than half of India’s power came from green sources in a single day — a remarkable sign of change,” said the Ministry.
Meeting National Targets Ahead of Time
With this progress, India has already achieved one of its major COP26 Panchamrit goals — to have 50% of installed electric power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030 — five years early, the Ministry added on 29 Oct.
“This success highlights India’s leadership in clean energy transition, achieved while keeping the electricity grid stable and reliable,” it said.
Significance of the achievement
India’s renewable energy push is creating new employment opportunities in manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and innovation—benefiting both rural and urban youth.
The Ministry of Power and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) congratulated all power generation companies, transmission utilities, system operators, and state agencies for their role in this achievement. Fiinews.com
