India: India’s power sector has reached a major milestone, exceeding 500 GW of installed electricity capacity as of 30 September 2025, according to Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi. The achievement reflects the country’s rapid expansion of renewable energy and steady progress toward its climate commitments.
Data from GlobalData shows India’s total installed capacity stands at 500.89 GW, with 256.09 GW, or just over 51 %, coming from non-fossil fuel sources. Fossil-fuel-based generation contributes 244.80 GW, marking the first time renewables have taken the lead in India’s energy mix.
Within the renewable segment, solar power dominates with 127.33 GW, followed by wind energy at 53.12 GW. In the 2025–26 financial year alone, India added 28 GW of non-fossil capacity and 5.1 GW from fossil sources, underscoring the strong momentum behind its clean energy transition.
A new record was set on 29 July 2025, when renewables met 51.5 % of the nation’s total power demand of 203 GW. The milestone brings India closer to its COP26 “Panchamrit” target of achieving 50 % installed capacity from non-fossil sources by 2030, five years ahead of schedule.
India’s rapid progress has positioned it as the world’s fourth-largest producer of renewable energy, with installed capacity now triple what it was in 2014. The expansion is not only advancing the country’s net zero goals but also driving job creation across both rural and urban regions.
Beyond domestic achievements, India plans to contribute $25 M (Rs2.21 B) to the Africa Solar Facility under the International Solar Alliance, supporting off-grid and distributed renewable projects across the continent.
Meanwhile, the government is exploring a $11.5 B (Rs1 T) bailout for debt-laden state power distributors, aiming to stabilise the sector and attract private investment from major energy players including Adani Power, Tata Power, and Reliance Power.
Source: Middle East Utilities
