India achieves 50% non-fossil fuel power capacity five years ahead of target

Time of India

15-07-2025

New Delhi: India has achieved 50.08 per cent of its total installed electricity generation capacity from non-fossil fuel sources as of June 30, 2025—five years ahead of the 2030 target set under its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to the Paris Agreement.
According to data released by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, India's total installed electricity capacity now stands at 484.82 GW, out of which 242.78 GW is from non-fossil fuel sources, including renewable energy (184.62 GW), large hydro (49.38 GW), and nuclear (8.78 GW). Fossil-based thermal power stands at 242.04 GW.
Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi wrote on social media platform X, 'In a world seeking climate solutions, India is showing the way. Achieving 50 per cent non-fossil fuel capacity five years ahead of the 2030 target is a proud moment for every Indian. PM Narendra Modi ji's leadership continues to drive Bharat's green transformation — paving the path towards a self-reliant and sustainable future.'
In another post, the minister stated, 'Historic Green Leap for India! India achieves 50 per cent non-fossil fuel capacity — 5 years ahead of its 2030 target. Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a major climate commitment has been fulfilled. India's total installed power capacity now stands at 484.8 GW, with 242.8 GW coming from non-fossil fuel sources — a powerful testament to our green progress. This is not just a milestone — it's a giant stride towards a greener, cleaner Bharat by 2047.'
The ministry attributed this milestone to the implementation of various national programmes, including PM-KUSUM, PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, solar park schemes, the National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy, and expanded investments in bioenergy. The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan has enabled the use of solar pumps and agrovoltaics, while rooftop solar initiatives have reached around one crore households.
India's installed electricity capacity by source as on June 30, 2025, is as follows: thermal – 242.04 GW (49.92 per cent), nuclear – 8.78 GW (1.81 per cent), renewable energy – 184.62 GW (38.08 per cent), and large hydro – 49.38 GW (10.19 per cent).
The total non-fossil fuel installed capacity of 242.78 GW now marginally exceeds the fossil-based capacity of 242.04 GW.
The government stated that this achievement further strengthens India's global position as one of the few G20 countries on track to meet or exceed its climate commitments.
India is targeting 500 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030 and aims to reach net-zero emissions by 2070.>