India’s Installed Power Capacity Reaches 5.05 Lakh MW, Renewable Share Crosses 50%
India’s total installed electricity generation capacity has climbed to 5,05,023 megawatts (MW), marking a major milestone in the country’s clean-energy transition. Of this, 2,59,423 MW now comes from non-fossil fuel sources, including 2,50,643 MW generated through renewable energy technologies such as solar, wind, hydro, and bioenergy.
The new capacity figures indicate that over half of India’s power capacity more than 51% is now derived from non-fossil sources, enabling the nation to cross a key target under its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) well ahead of the 2030 deadline. India officially achieved the 50% non-fossil capacity mark in June 2025.
To advance its long-term goal of installing 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based capacity by 2030, the government has introduced a series of measures to drive investment and accelerate project deployment. Among them is the waiver of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) charges for renewable energy, offshore wind, and green hydrogen projects commissioned within specified timelines.
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has also set a bidding trajectory of 50 GW every year from FY 2023–24 to FY 2027–28, aimed at ensuring consistent project allocation and a predictable pipeline for developers and manufacturers. To encourage global participation, the sector continues to permit 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) under the automatic route.
Supporting infrastructure is being strengthened through the Green Energy Corridor Scheme, which funds the construction of new transmission lines and substations dedicated to renewable evacuation. These corridors are intended to reduce curtailment, improve grid stability, and ensure smooth integration of large-scale clean-energy projects.
India’s rapid progress reflects growing policy momentum, rising investor confidence, and sustained installation activity across the renewable sector positioning the country as one of the world’s fastest-advancing clean-energy markets.
