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Modi says India plans 500 GW more non-fossil energy capacity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India plans to add 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity over the next 10 to 11 years.
He made the announcement at the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit in New Delhi, which runs until November 5 and includes delegates from more than 130 countries.
Modi said investment in clean energy over the past decade had helped India maintain economic growth during global disruptions, including the Covid-19 pandemic and the West Asia crisis.
India has already reached more than 50% non-fossil sources in its installed power capacity, five years ahead of its 2025 target, he said.
The renewable sector could offer more than ₹20 trillion in investment opportunities by 2030, while more than ₹15 trillion has been invested over the past decade.
The government’s rooftop solar programme has enrolled 6.5 million homes, and Modi said participants’ electricity bills had fallen by about 76%.
India says clean energy can strengthen energy security as fossil fuel supplies are limited and concentrated in a few regions.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India plans to add 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity over the next 10 to 11 years.
He said clean-energy investment had helped India maintain economic growth through global disruptions.
Modi made the announcement while inaugurating the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026 in New Delhi.
He said India had reached more than 50% non-fossil sources in installed power capacity in 2025, five years ahead of its Paris pledge.
Modi said the renewable energy sector could create investment opportunities worth more than ₹20 trillion by 2030.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the target.
- What
- India plans to add 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity over the next 10 to 11 years.
- When
- Modi made the announcement on Monday, November 2, 2026.
- Where
- At the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026 in New Delhi.
- Why
- Modi said clean energy supports energy and economic security and helps protect countries from disruptions linked to fossil-fuel dependence.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Modi said sustained domestic investment and reforms in clean energy helped shield India from external shocks.
India reached its pledge to source half of installed power capacity from non-fossil sources, five years ahead of schedule.
Modi announced India’s plan to add 500 GW of non-fossil capacity over the next 10 to 11 years.
India is targeting $220 billion in renewable investment, according to Hindustan Times.
- New capacity target
- 500 GW of non-fossil capacity over the next 10 to 11 years
- Current capacity
- Nearly 300 GW achieved toward the 500 GW target
- Non-fossil share
- More than 50% of installed capacity in 2025
- Investment opportunities
- More than ₹20 trillion by 2030
- Summit
- Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026, New Delhi
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What people are saying
The West Asia crisis is still ongoing. But 140 crore (1,400 million) Indians take pride in how effectively the nation has managed the turmoil while maintaining high economic growth.
In the coming 10-11 years, our target is to add 500 Gw of new non-fossil capacity.
We have fulfilled our Paris pledge of sourcing half of the installed power capacity from non-fossil sources in 2025 — five years ahead of schedule.