India's Non-Fossil Fuel Power Capacity Surpasses 250 GW Milestone.

India has achieved a significant milestone in its clean energy transition, with non-fossil fuel-based power capacity crossing the 250 GW mark in August. This development marks the halfway point toward the country’s ambitious target of reaching 500 GW of non-fossil fuel power capacity by 2030.

The growth has been driven primarily by a surge in solar energy installations, which now contribute approximately 123 GW to the total. In total, India’s renewable energy capacity - excluding large hydro and nuclear - stands at around 192 GW. When large hydro and nuclear sources are included, the country’s total non-fossil fuel power capacity reaches 251,405 MW.

With India’s total installed power generation capacity standing at just over 495 GW, non-fossil fuel sources now account for 50.7% - marking the first time clean energy has overtaken fossil fuels in terms of share of installed capacity.

Despite this progress, thermal power - primarily coal, lignite, and gas - continues to dominate the energy mix with a combined capacity of about 244 GW. However, the rapid expansion of renewables, particularly solar, signals a major shift in India’s energy landscape as it moves toward a low-carbon future.