India Achieves 51% Non-Fossil Fuel Power Capacity

New Delhi, Dec 1 :India’s total installed power generation capacity has reached 5,05,023 MW as of 31 October 2025, marking a historic shift as non-fossil fuel sources now constitute a larger share of the country’s power portfolio than fossil fuels. Of the total capacity, 2,59,423 MW (51.37%) comes from non-fossil fuel sources—including 2,50,643 MW of renewable energy—while fossil fuels account for 2,45,600 MW (48.6%).

The updated figures were shared by Minister of State for Power, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.

India’s Energy Mix (as of 31.10.2025)

Fossil Fuel Capacity – 2,45,600 MW

• Coal: 2,18,258 MW

• Lignite: 6,620 MW

• Gas: 20,132 MW

• Diesel: 589 MW

Non-Fossil Fuel Capacity – 2,59,423 MW

• Renewable Energy Sources: 2,50,643 MW

  • Solar: 1,29,924 MW

  • Wind: 53,600 MW

  • Small Hydro: 5,159 MW

  • Biomass/Cogen: 10,757 MW

  • Waste-to-Energy: 856 MW

• Large Hydro (incl. PSP): 50,348 MW

• Nuclear: 8,780 MW

Policy Push Behind the Transition

The Government of India has accelerated efforts to achieve the 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030 through a wide range of initiatives:

Key Measures

• Waiver of ISTS charges for solar and wind projects commissioned by June 2025, and for offshore wind projects till December 2032.

• Standard Bidding Guidelines for solar, wind, hybrid and firm renewable energy procurement.

• 50 GW annual renewable bidding trajectory (FY 2023–24 to 2027–28).

• 100% FDI under the automatic route in renewable energy.

• Green Energy Corridor for transmission infrastructure.

• Solar Parks, PM-KUSUM, PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, PLI for solar modules, offshore wind VGF scheme, and National Green Hydrogen Mission.

• Renewable Consumption Obligation (RCO) notified till 2029–30, with penalties for non-compliance.

Major Steps in Clean Energy Diversification

1. Nuclear Energy Expansion

India has set a target of 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047. Key efforts include:

• Launch of a ₹20,000 crore Nuclear Energy Mission for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).

• Amendments to the Atomic Energy Act to encourage private participation.

• Development of Bharat Small Reactors (BSRs) (220 MW).

• New uranium discoveries extending Jaduguda mine life by 50 years.

• NPCIL–NTPC joint venture ASHVINI to develop nuclear plants.

2. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

• 13.22 GWh BESS under implementation with ₹3,760 crore support.

• Additional 30 GWh BESS approved in 2025 with ₹5,400 crore funding.

3. Pumped Storage Projects

• 10 PSPs totalling 11,870 MW currently under construction.

4. Offshore Wind Energy

• VGF support approved for initial 1 GW offshore development.

5. Green Hydrogen Mission

• Target of 5 MMT/yr green hydrogen and 125 GW RE capacity by 2030.

India Surpasses Its Paris Pledge Ahead of Time

India reached 50% installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources in June 2025, more than five years ahead of its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) target under the Paris Agreement.

This milestone strengthens India’s long-term energy transition roadmap while ensuring:

• energy security

• affordability

• accessibility

• progress toward net-zero emissions by 2070