India, March 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
As on
Total Installed Capacity (GW)
Non-Fossil fuel-based Capacity
% share of Non-Fossil Capacity w.r.t. Total Installed Power Generation Capacity
31.03.2014
249.42
81.16
32.54%
31.12.2025
513.73
266.79
51.93%
(GW)
India has achieved a landmark in its energy transition journey by reaching 50% of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources in June, 2025 - more than five years ahead of the target set under its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to the Paris Agreement. This significant milestone underscores the country's steadfast commitment to climate action and sustainable development. Out of the total installed generation capacity of 484.82 GW (as on 30th June, 2025), the non-fossil fuel based installed capacity was 242.78 GW, which is 50.08% of the installed capacity.
The share of non-fossil fuel capacity in the total installed power generation capacity has increased from 32.54 % (as on 31.03.2014) to 51.93 % (as on 31.12.2026) and its details are given at Annexure.
Government of India has taken various measures to address the challenges of climate change through energy transition initiatives. The Government is implementing reforms towards a secure, affordable and sustainable energy system to power a robust economic growth and have taken several measures like increasing the share of installed RE capacity & its uptake and promoting energy efficiency in all sphere of life.
The Government of India has undertaken several initiatives to achieve 500 GW non fossil capacity by 2030. Steps taken by Government of India to promote and accelerate renewable energy capacity in the country include the following:
Further, Nuclear power has huge potential to ensure long term energy security and is vital for India's clean energy transition towards Net Zero by 2070. It is a clean and environment friendly source of base load power. The lifecycle emissions of nuclear power are comparable to those of renewables like hydro and wind. The Government of India has set an ambitious target of 100 GW nuclear power capacity by 2047.
ANNEXURE
The details of the share of non-fossil fuel-based capacity in the total installed power generation capacity as on 31.03.2014 and 31.12.2025:
This information was given by The Minister of State in the Ministry of Power, Shri Shripad Naik, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
