As of September 30, 2025, India's total installed electricity capacity has reached 500.89 GW, surpassing 500 GW. This achievement shows the nation's progress toward clean, secure, and self-reliant energy. Non-fossil fuel sources (renewable energy, hydro, and nuclear) account for 256.09 GW (over 51%) while fossil-fuel-based sources account for 244.80 GW (about 49%). Within renewables, solar power is 127.33 GW and wind power is 53.12 GW. During FY 2025–26 (April – September 2025), India added 28 GW of non-fossil capacity and 5.1 GW of fossil-fuel capacity.
On July 29, 2025, India reached its highest-ever renewable energy share in electricity generation, meeting 51.5% of the country's total electricity demand of 203 GW. The generation break down was solar (44.50 GW), wind (29.89 GW) and hydro (30.29 GW). India has achieved one of its major COP26 Panchamrit goals to have 50% of installed electric power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030 five years early. The Ministry of Power and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) congratulate all power generation companies, transmission utilities, system operators, and state agencies for their role in this achievement.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Power: The central ministry overseeing the power sector in India.
Renewable Energy: Energy from non-fossil fuel sources such as solar, wind, and hydro, which now exceeds 50% of demand.
COP26 Panchamrit: The climate change goals announced at COP26 including achieving 50% installed electric power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE): The central ministry responsible for the development and promotion of new and renewable energy sources.
Ministry of Power
India achieved Historic milestone in power
sector: Surpasses 500 GW and Renewable
Generation Exceeds 50% of demand
Posted On: 29 OCT 2025 5:46PM by PIB Delhi
India’s power sector has achieved two historic milestones that show the nation’s steady progress
toward a clean, secure, and self-reliant energy future.
As of 30 September 2025, the country’s total installed electricity capacity has crossed 500 GW,
reaching 500.89 GW. This achievement reflects years of strong policy support, investments, and
teamwork across the energy sector.
Break-up of India’s Power Capacity
Non-fossil fuel sources (renewable energy, hydro, and nuclear): 256.09 GW – over 51 % of the total.
Fossil-fuel-based sources: 244.80 GW – about 49 % of the total.
Within renewables:
Solar power – 127.33 GW
Wind power – 53.12 GW
During FY 2025–26 (April – September 2025), India added 28 GW of non-fossil capacity and 5.1
GW of fossil-fuel capacity — showing how fast the clean energy share is rising.A Record Day for Renewable Energy
On 29 July 2025, India reached its highest-ever renewable energy share in electricity generation.
That day, renewables met 51.5 % of the country’s total electricity demand of 203 GW.
Solar generation: 44.50 GW
Wind generation: 29.89 GW
Hydro generation: 30.29 GW
This means that, for the first time, more than half of India’s power came from green sources in a
single day — a remarkable sign of change.
Meeting National Targets Ahead of Time
With this progress, India has already achieved one of its major COP26 Panchamrit goals — to have
50 % of installed electric power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030 — five years early.
This success highlights India’s leadership in clean energy transition, achieved while keeping the
electricity grid stable and reliable.
Significance of the achievement
India’s renewable energy push is creating new employment opportunities in manufacturing,
installation, maintenance, and innovation—benefiting both rural and urban youth.
A Collective Effort
The Ministry of Power and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) congratulate all
power generation companies, transmission utilities, system operators, and state agencies for their role
in this achievement.
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