India Achieves 50 Percent Non-Fossil Capacity Milestone, On Track for 500 GW by 2030

India has reached a major milestone in its clean energy transition by achieving 50% of its total installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources, more than five years ahead of its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) target under the Paris Agreement, the Ministry of Power said in a statement.

As of December 31, 2025, India’s total installed generation capacity stood at 513.73 GW, of which 266.79 GW (51.93%) came from non-fossil fuel sources, while 246.94 GW (48.07%) was derived from fossil fuels. The achievement highlights the country’s accelerating transition toward sustainable and low-carbon energy systems.

India had crossed the 50% non-fossil capacity mark in June 2025, underscoring its strong commitment to climate action, energy security, and sustainable development. The Government has set ambitious targets of 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 and achieving Net Zero emissions by 2070.

During 2025, the country added 48.44 GW of renewable energy capacity, including 37.95 GW of solar power and 6.35 GW of wind power, significantly strengthening its renewable energy portfolio.

The Government of India has implemented a series of policy initiatives to accelerate renewable energy deployment. These include waiver of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) charges, issuance of standard bidding guidelines, a 50 GW annual renewable energy bidding trajectory, 100% FDI under the automatic route, and large-scale investment in green energy transmission corridors.

Several flagship schemes are also driving the clean energy push, including PM-KUSUM, PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, National Green Hydrogen Mission, PLI scheme for high-efficiency solar PV modules, and viability gap funding (VGF) support for battery energy storage systems (BESS) and offshore wind projects.

To strengthen grid stability and energy storage, the government has approved over 43 GWh of BESS capacity under two VGF schemes, with a combined financial support of ₹9,160 crore. In addition, 10 pumped storage projects totaling 11.87 GW are currently under construction.

India is also expanding its hydro and nuclear energy capacity. At present, 12.97 GW of hydro projects are under construction, with another 4.27 GW in the planning stage, while nuclear power capacity is targeted to reach 100 GW by 2047. A dedicated ₹20,000 crore Nuclear Energy Mission has been launched to develop Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and promote advanced nuclear technologies.

The Minister of State for Power, Shri Shripad Naik, stated in a written reply in the Lok Sabha that these efforts collectively strengthen India’s long-term energy transition roadmap, ensuring energy security, affordability, and accessibility, while advancing the nation’s goal of achieving Net Zero emissions by 2070.