India’s installed power generation capacity has crossed the 505 GW milestone, with non-fossil fuel sources contributing more than half of the total.
As of October 31, 2025, the country’s total installed generation capacity stood at 505,023 MW. Of this, 259,423 MW is derived from non-fossil fuel sources, including 250,643 MW from renewable energy, while fossil-fuel-based capacity accounts for 245,600 MW. The figures underline India’s rapid progress towards its clean energy commitments.
The Government of India reiterated that a series of policy measures and financial incentives are being implemented to achieve the national target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel energy capacity by 2030. Key initiatives include the waiver of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) charges for inter-state sale of solar and wind power for projects commissioned by June 30, 2025, extended benefits for green hydrogen projects until December 2030, and offshore wind projects until December 2032.
To strengthen renewable procurement, standard bidding guidelines have been issued for grid-connected solar, wind, wind-solar hybrid and firm and dispatchable renewable energy projects. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has also notified a bidding trajectory of 50 GW per year from FY 2023–24 to FY 2027–28 through Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies. In addition, foreign direct investment of up to 100% has been permitted under the automatic route.
Transmission infrastructure is being expanded under the Green Energy Corridor Scheme, with new transmission lines and substations funded to facilitate renewable power evacuation. A long-term transmission plan has also been prepared through 2032 to support the steep renewable energy growth trajectory. Large-scale deployment is further supported through schemes for solar parks and ultra-mega solar projects, providing land and transmission access to developers.
Several flagship programmes have been launched to accelerate clean energy adoption, including PM-KUSUM, PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, the National Programme on High Efficiency Solar PV Modules, the National Green Hydrogen Mission, and viability gap funding schemes for offshore wind projects. To boost renewable energy consumption, the government has notified Renewable Consumption Obligation (RCO) targets through 2029–30, with penalties for non-compliance under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001.
India achieved a major milestone in June 2025 by reaching 50% of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources—more than five years ahead of its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) target under the Paris Agreement. The government stated that this achievement strengthens India’s long-term energy transition roadmap, balancing climate action with energy security, affordability, and accessibility, while working towards net-zero emissions by 2070.
The government is also diversifying its clean energy portfolio through nuclear power, which it has identified as critical for long-term energy security. An ambitious target of 100 GW of nuclear capacity has been set for 2047. Measures include the launch of a dedicated Nuclear Energy Mission with an allocation of ₹20,000 crore to develop indigenous Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), the introduction of the SHANTI Bill, 2025, and the deployment of Bharat Small Reactors for industrial decarbonisation. Fuel security initiatives and joint ventures between NPCIL and NTPC are also underway to accelerate capacity addition.
To support grid stability and renewable integration, the government has approved viability gap funding schemes for battery energy storage systems totaling over 43 GWh and introduced policies to promote pumped storage projects. Currently, 10 pumped storage projects with a combined capacity of 11,870 MW are under construction. Offshore wind and green hydrogen have also been identified as priority sectors, with the Green Hydrogen Mission targeting at least 5 million tonnes per annum of green hydrogen production by 2030.
The government stated that these combined measures are central to India’s strategy to combat climate change while ensuring sustainable economic growth and long-term energy security.
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