New Delhi, Aug. 9 -- India has crossed a major milestone in its clean energy transition, with the country's installed non-fossil fuel-based electricity generation capacity reaching 300.50 GW as of July 31, 2026.
The achievement puts India at more than 60 per cent of its target to build 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. Non-fossil sources now account for more than 54 per cent of the country's total installed electricity generation capacity, which stands at around 552 GW, as per the statement by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
Solar power continues to drive India's clean energy expansion, with installed capacity reaching 164.59 GW. Wind power accounts for 58.14 GW, while large and small hydropower together contribute 57.24 G...