Archive · 31 Aug 2026
India’s Non-Fossil Capacity Crosses 300 GW as Centre Pushes Transition
India now has more than 300 GW of power capacity from sources that do not use fossil fuels.
Solar power makes up about 165 GW of that total, and wind power is close to 58 GW.
The government wants to increase this capacity to 500 GW by 2030.
Officials said India needs to build the equipment, businesses and systems needed for clean energy.
They said simply adding more power plants is not enough.
A major renewable-energy summit will be held in New Delhi from November 2 to 5.
People from more than 75 countries and over 400 exhibitors are expected to attend.
Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu also presented their clean-energy plans.
Telangana said it already has 8 GW of renewable capacity and has attracted promised investment of about Rs 30,000 crore.
India’s installed non-fossil fuel power capacity has crossed 300 GW.
The Centre is pursuing a 500 GW non-fossil capacity target by 2030.
Solar capacity stands at about 165 GW, while wind capacity is nearing 58 GW.
Officials said the next four years must build a broader energy ecosystem, not just add generation capacity.
The Bharat Renewable Energy Summit will take place November 2–5 in New Delhi, with participation expected from more than 75 countries.
- Who
- India’s central government, the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, and officials from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
- What
- India’s installed non-fossil fuel capacity crossed 300 GW, while officials urged faster clean-energy development toward a 500 GW target.
- When
- The capacity milestone was announced on Monday; the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit is scheduled for November 2–5.
- Where
- The announcement was made in Hyderabad, and the summit will be held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
- Why
- The Centre is seeking to reach 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 and build a complete clean-energy ecosystem.
- Current non-fossil capacity
- More than 300 GW
- 2030 target
- 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity
- Solar capacity
- About 165 GW
- Wind capacity
- Nearly 58 GW
- Bharat Renewable Energy Summit
- November 2–5 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- Expected international participation
- Participants from more than 75 countries and over 400 exhibitors
- Telangana renewable capacity
- 8 GW
- Promised Telangana investment
- About Rs 30,000 crore