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India's Power Capacity Reaches 552 GW, Non-Fossil Share 54%
India makes electricity from the sun, the wind, and coal.
The country now has 552 GW of power, which is how much electricity its power plants can make.
That is much more than in 2014, when it had only 249 GW.
More than half of the power, about 54 per cent, now comes from clean sources like sunlight and wind that do not pollute.
Solar power is the biggest clean energy source, growing from 2.8 GW in 2014 to 164.59 GW.
A government program called PM-Surya Ghar helps families put solar panels on their roofs.
More than 51 lakh households have joined, and many now get zero electricity bills.
Wind power is also growing fast, with a record 6.05 GW added in one year.
Still, coal remains very important and helps make over 70 per cent of the country's electricity.
India's total installed power capacity reached 552 GW in July 2026, up from 249 GW in 2014.
Non-fossil capacity reached 300.50 GW as of July 31, 2026, accounting for over 54 per cent of total installed capacity.
Solar capacity reached 164.59 GW; India was the world's second-largest solar growth market in 2025, adding more than 37 GW.
The PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana has benefited 51.58 lakh households, with 14.8 GW of rooftop solar commissioned and Rs 28,024 crore in subsidies transferred.
Wind capacity stands at 58.14 GW after a record 6.05 GW addition in FY 2025-26, while coal still supports over 70 per cent of electricity generation.
- Who
- The Government of India, which released a factsheet on the nation's power capacity.
- What
- India's total installed power capacity reached 552 GW, with non-fossil capacity crossing 300.50 GW and a 54 per cent share.
- Where
- India.
- When
- Data as of July 31, 2026; the factsheet was released on a Thursday, with rooftop solar figures as of August 12, 2026.
- Why
- The growth reflects India's expansion of solar and wind capacity alongside continued reliance on coal for energy security.
Key facts
- Total installed capacity
- 552 GW (July 2026)
- Non-fossil capacity
- 300.50 GW (as of July 31, 2026)
- Solar capacity
- 164.59 GW
- Wind capacity
- 58.14 GW
- Global rankings
- Third in renewable capacity; fourth in wind capacity
- PM-Surya Ghar beneficiaries
- 51.58 lakh households; 14.8 GW rooftop solar commissioned
- Subsidy transferred
- Rs 28,024 crore
- Coal's role
- Supports over 70% of electricity generation
Sources
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