India Achieves 50% Non Fossil Fuel Power Capacity

ENA Sectors 2025-07-15 16:53:46 New Delhi, Jul 15 (KNN) India has reached a major milestone in its energy transition: half of its total installed electricity capacity—242.8â¯GW of 484.8â¯GW—is now sourced from nonâfossil fuels, marking a significant achievement five years ahead of its 2030 Paris Agreement commitment. In the first half of 2025, the countrys renewable energy output surged at its fastest pace since 2022, supported by a 3% decline in coal-based generation. These gains were bolstered by the addition of 28â¯GW of solar and wind capacity in 2024, followed by an extra 16.3â¯GW between January and May 2025. As of June 2025, nonâhydro renewables alone contributed approximately 184.6â¯GW. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi celebrated the achievement on social media, hailing it as a Historic Green Leap, and credited Prime Minister Modis leadership for accelerating Indias clean-energy transition. Solar energy has emerged as the dominant contributor—with around 111â¯GW installed by May, alongside 51â¯GW of wind and 48â¯GW of hydro. Despite the milestone, coal continues to dominate electricity generation: in 2024, India produced around 1,518â¯TWh from coal versus 240.5â¯TWh from renewables. Analysts caution that while installed capacity is vital, actual clean energy generation and grid integration remain crucial next steps. Currently, renewables account for just 24% of electricity generation despite forming nearly half of capacity . Looking ahead, India aims to reach 500â¯GW of nonâfossil fuel capacity by 2030—including hydro and nuclear—while still planning to add 80â¯GW of coal-fired capacity by 2032 to meet growing demand. To support decarbonisation, New Delhi is also promoting battery storage, green hydrogen, and circular recycling of renewable components. Meanwhile, financial and structural challenges in state utilities underscore the need for enhanced infrastructure investments. This achievement underscores Indias accelerating pace in the clean-energy race—yet it also highlights the importance of translating capacity into actual green power generation and grid resilience as demand continues to rise. (KNN Bureau) 42819 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/india-achieves-50-non-fossil-fuel-power-capacity 2025-07-15 16:53:46 knnindia.co.in India Achieves 50% Non Fossil Fuel Power Capacity