**Executive Summary**
This document summarizes the Indian government's progress and initiatives towards achieving its renewable energy targets, as addressed in Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1130 answered on February 5, 2026. India has achieved 50% of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources ahead of its COP26 commitment and is implementing strategies to achieve 500 GW non-fossil capacity by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2070. The document details installed capacity, renewable energy capacity additions in 2025, and various government initiatives.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Installed Capacity & Renewable Energy Achievements:**
* As of December 31, 2025, India's total installed generation capacity is 5,13,730 MW, with 2,66,788 MW (51.93%) from non-fossil fuel sources and 2,46,942 MW (48.07%) from fossil fuel sources.
* India achieved 50% of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources in June 2025, ahead of its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) target.
* During 2025, 48,436 MW of renewable energy capacity was added, including 37,945 MW of solar and 6,347 MW of wind power.
* **Government Initiatives for Renewable Energy Capacity Addition and Net Zero Emissions:**
* Waiver of 100% Inter State Transmission System (ISTS) charges for interstate sale of solar and wind power projects commissioned by June 30, 2025 (with tapering waivers until June 2028) and for other renewable energy projects with varying deadlines.
* Standard Bidding Guidelines issued for tariff-based competitive bidding for Grid Connected Solar, Wind, Wind-Solar Hybrid and Firm & Dispatchable RE (FDRE) projects.
* Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued Bidding Trajectory for issuance of RE power procurement bids of 50 GW/annum by Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies (REIAs) from FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-28.
* 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) permitted under the automatic route.
* Support for new transmission lines and substations under the Green Energy Corridor Scheme.
* Transmission plan prepared until 2032 to augment infrastructure.
* Implementation of Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power projects.
* Launch of various schemes, including PM-KUSUM, PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, National Green Hydrogen Mission, and Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme for Offshore Wind Energy Projects.
* Approval of Viability Gap Funding (VGF) schemes for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), including 13.22 GWh under implementation and an additional 30 GWh scheme.
* Notification of Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) followed by Renewable Consumption Obligation (RCO) trajectory until 2029-30, applicable to designated consumers under the Energy Conservation Act 2001, with penalties for non-compliance.
* Issuance of "Strategy for Establishments of Offshore Wind Energy Projects”.
* Implementation of Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for High Efficiency Solar PV Modules.
* Construction of 12,973.5 MW of Hydro Electric Projects, with an additional 4,274 MW under planning for completion by 2031-32.
* Promotion of Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs), with 10 projects totalling 11,870 MW under construction.
* **Nuclear Energy Initiatives:**
* Target to achieve 100 GW nuclear power capacity by 2047.
* Launch of a dedicated Nuclear Energy Mission with an allocation of ₹20,000 crore for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) by 2033.
* Enactment of Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Act, 2025.
* Development and upgrade of Bharat Small Reactors (BSRs).
* Enhancement of fuel security through uranium discoveries.
* Formation of joint venture ASHVINI by NPCIL and NTPC.
* **National Green Hydrogen Mission:**
* Contribution to decarbonization with a target of setting up at least 5 MMT per annum of green hydrogen capacity by 2030.
**Impact Analysis**
**Government of India**
* **Impact:** The document outlines the Government of India's initiatives, successes, and strategies in achieving its renewable energy and emissions reduction targets.
* **Action Required:** Continue implementing and refining the outlined strategies to ensure targets are met and to promote further growth in the renewable energy sector.
**Renewable Energy Developers**
* **Impact:** The document provides information about the various incentives, schemes, and bidding processes available to renewable energy developers, fostering investment and growth.
* **Action Required:** Stay informed about the latest policies and incentives, participate in bidding processes, and leverage the available support to develop and deploy renewable energy projects.
**Consumers (including Designated Consumers under the Energy Conservation Act 2001)**
* **Impact:** The document highlights the government's efforts to increase renewable energy consumption, potentially leading to cleaner energy sources and a more sustainable energy mix. Designated consumers are also obligated to meet Renewable Consumption Obligations (RCO) which may increase their investment in green energy solutions.
* **Action Required:** Stay compliant with the Renewable Consumption Obligations (RCO) and leverage renewable energy sources.
**Public and Private Sectors**
* **Impact:** Active involvement will be required to harness the potential of India’s nuclear energy based on indigenous resources to the maximum extent.
* **Action Required:** Participate in the opportunities created in the nuclear and green energy sectors by the initiatives laid out in the document.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Power: The primary ministry responsible for India's power sector and addressing the questions raised.
500 GW non-fossil capacity by 2030: India's target to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel power capacity by 2030, a key objective of the policy.
Net Zero 2070: India's target to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2070, a key objective of the policy.
Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO): Mechanism to boost renewable energy consumption, followed by Renewable Consumption Obligation (RCO).
Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme: Scheme for development of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), administered by Ministry of Power.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF POWER
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1130
ANSWERED ON 05.02.2026
SHARE OF NON-FOSSIL FUEL SOURCES IN TOTAL INSTALLED CAPACITY
1130. SHRI BIPLAB KUMAR DEB:
Will the Minister of POWER
be pleased to state:
(a) the details of India achieving the 500 GW installed power capacity milestone;
(b) the present share of non-fossil fuel sources in total installed capacity and the
achievement of the 50% non-fossil target ahead of the COP26 commitment;
(c) the renewable energy capacity additions during 2025, including solar and wind
capacity milestones crossed; and
(d) the roadmap for achieving 500 GW non-fossil capacity by 2030 and the Net Zero
2070 objective?
A N S W E R
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER
(SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)
(a) & (b) : The details of installed generation capacity in September 2025, at the time
of achievement of 500 GW, and the installed generation capacity as on 31.12.2025,
indicating the percentage share of fossil and non fossil fuel sources, are given at
Annexure-I. As on 31.12.2025 the total installed generation capacity is 5,13,730 MW,
comprising of 2,46,942 MW (48.07 %) of fossil-fuel sources and 2,66,788 MW (51.93 %)
of non-fossil fuel sources.
India has achieved a landmark in its energy transition journey by reaching 50%
of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources in June, 2025 – more
than five years ahead of the target set under its Nationally Determined Contributions
(NDCs) to the Paris Agreement. This significant milestone underscores the country’s
steadfast commitment to climate action and sustainable development.
(c) : During 2025, a total of 48,436 MW Renewable energy capacity has been added.
This includes 37,945 MW of Solar power and 6,347 MW of Wind power. The details of
the renewable energy capacity additions during 2025 are given at Annexure-II.
(d) : The details of initiatives undertaken by the Government of India to achieve 500
GW non fossil capacity by 2030 and the strategy for attaining Net Zero emissions by
2070 are as follows:
1. The Government of India has taken several steps and initiatives to promote and
accelerate renewable energy capacity in the country. These, inter-alia, include the
following:(i) 100% Inter State Transmission System (ISTS) charges have been waived for
inter-state sale of solar and wind power for projects to be commissioned by
30th June 2025 (with waiver tapering off 25% annually till June 2028), for
co-located BESS projects commissioned by June 2028, for Hydro PSP
projects where construction work is awarded by June 2028, for Green
Hydrogen Projects commissioned till December 2030 and for offshore wind
projects commissioned till December 2032.
(ii) Standard Bidding Guidelines for tariff based competitive bidding process for
procurement of Power from Grid Connected Solar, Wind, Wind-Solar Hybrid
and Firm & Dispatchable RE (FDRE) projects have been issued.
(iii) Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued Bidding Trajectory
for issuance of RE power procurement bids of 50 GW/annum by Renewable
Energy Implementing Agencies (REIAs) from FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-28.
(iv) Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has been permitted up to 100 percent under
the automatic route.
(v) Laying of new transmission lines and creating new sub-station capacity has
been supported under the Green Energy Corridor Scheme for evacuation of
renewable power
(vi) To augment transmission infrastructure needed for steep RE trajectory,
transmission plan has been prepared till 2032.
(vii) Scheme for setting up of Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power projects is
being implemented to provide land and transmission to RE developers for
installation of RE projects at large scale
(viii) Schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan
Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM), PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, National
Programme on High Efficiency Solar PV Modules, New Solar Power Scheme
(for Tribal and PVTG Habitations/Villages) under Pradhan Mantri Janjati
Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) and Dharti Aabha Janjatiya Gram
Utkarsh Abhiyan (DA JGUA), National Green Hydrogen Mission, Viability Gap
Funding (VGF) Scheme for Offshore Wind Energy Projects have been launched
(ix) Government of India, in September 2023, approved a Viability Gap Funding
(VGF) scheme for development of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
BESS capacity of 13.22 GWh is under implementation with a budgetary
allocation of Rs 3,760 Cr. under this scheme. Considering the increasing
demand of BESS, Ministry of Power, in June 2025, has approved another VGF
scheme for development of 30 GWh BESS capacity with a financial support
of Rs 5,400 Cr from Power System Development Fund (PSDF).
(x) To boost RE consumption, Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) followed by
Renewable Consumption Obligation (RCO) trajectory has been notified till
2029-30. The RCO which is applicable to all designated consumers under the
Energy Conservation Act 2001 will attract penalties on non-compliance. RCO
also includes specified quantum of consumption from Decentralized
Renewable Energy sources.
(xi) “Strategy for Establishments of Offshore Wind Energy Projects” has been
issued.(xii) To achieve the objective of increased domestic production of Solar PV
Modules, the Govt. of India is implementing the Production Linked Incentive
(PLI) scheme for High Efficiency Solar PV Modules.
(xiii) 12,973.5 MW of Hydro Electric Projects are under construction.
Further, 4,274 MW of Hydro Electric Projects are under various stage of
planning and targeted to be completed by 2031-32
(xiv) Ministry of Power has initiated the steps to promote Pumped Storage
Projects (PSPs) to support renewable energy integration and grid stability.
At present, 10 Pumped Storage Projects totalling 11,870 MW are under
construction in the country.
2. Further, Nuclear power has huge potential to ensure long term energy security
and is vital for India’s clean energy transition towards Net Zero by 2070. It is a clean
and environment friendly source of base load power. The lifecycle emissions of
nuclear power are comparable to those of renewables like hydro and wind. The
Government of India has set an ambitious target of 100 GW nuclear power capacity
by 2047. Following steps have been taken to diversify India’s energy portfolio
through Nuclear Energy:
i. A dedicated Nuclear Energy Mission with an allocation of ₹20,000 crore has
been launched to develop at least five indigenously designed Small Modular
Reactors (SMRs) by 2033 and promote advanced nuclear technologies.
ii. Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear energy for Transforming
India (SHANTI) Act, 2025 has been enacted to pave a way to harness the
potential of India’s nuclear energy based on indigenous resources to the
maximum extent through active involvement of both the public and private
sectors.
iii. Bharat Small Reactors (BSRs) of 220 MW capacity based on India’s proven
Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) technology are being upgraded for
deployment in industrial hubs to support decarbonisation. BARC is also
developing Small Modular Reactors.
iv. India’s fuel security is being enhanced through new uranium discoveries,
including a significant discovery that would extend the life of the Jaduguda
mine by over 50 years. Progress in the closed fuel cycle, such as milestones
achieved in the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor, will further support sustainable
fuel supply.
v. To accelerate capacity addition, NPCIL and NTPC have formed the joint venture
ASHVINI for developing nuclear power plants within the existing legal
framework.
3. The National Green Hydrogen Mission would also contribute significantly to
India’s efforts for decarbonization and also create opportunities for employment and
economic development. The Mission targets setting up at least 5 MMT per annum of
green hydrogen capacity by 2030.
The impact of this achievement on India’s long term energy transition roadmap
is crucial towards the goal of combating climate change, keeping in view energy
security, affordability and accessibility as critical inalienable priorities to ensure
growth and development alongside Energy transition of the economy towards net-
zero by 2070.
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ANNEXURE REFERRED IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) & (b) OF UNSTARRED
QUESTION NO. 1130 ANSWERED IN THE LOK SABHA ON 05.02.2026
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The details of country's of installed generation capacity, indicating the share of
renewable and non-fossil fuel sources, percentage-wise, in September 2025 and
December 2025
Installed Capacity (in MW) of the Country
as on 30.09.2025 as on 31.12.2025
Installed % Share Installed % Share
Category
Capacity (MW) in Total Capacity (MW) in Total
Coal 2,17,458 43.41% 2,19,610 42.75%
l
e
u Lignite 6,620 1.32% 6,620 1.29%
F
l Gas 20,132 4.02% 20,122 3.92%
i
s
s Diesel 589 0.12% 589 0.11%
o
F
Total Fossil Fuel 2,44,800 48.87% 2,46,942 48.07%
RES (including Hydro) 2,47,310 49.37% 2,58,008 50.22%
Hydro (including
PSPs) 50,108 10.00% 50,915 9.91%
l Wind, Solar & Other
e
u RE 1,97,201 39.37% 2,07,093 40.31%
F
il Wind 53,124 10.61% 54,511 10.61%
s
s
o Solar 1,27,332 25.42% 1,35,810 26.44%
F
- n BM* Power/Cogen. 10,757 2.15% 10,757 2.09%
o
N Waste to Energy 854 0.17% 857 0.17%
Small Hydro 5,134 1.02% 5,159 1.00%
Nuclear 8,780 1.75% 8,780 1.71%
Total Non-Fossil Fuel 2,56,090 51.13% 2,66,788 51.93%
Total Installed
5,00,889 100.0% 5,13,730 100.0%
Capacity
*Biomass
************ANNEXURE-II
ANNEXURE REFERRED IN REPLY TO PART (c) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.
1130 ANSWERED IN THE LOK SABHA ON 05.02.2026
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The details of the renewable energy capacity additions during 2025
All figures in MW
Bio-Power
Small
As Wind Solar Large
Hydro Total RES
on Power Bio Mass Power/ Waste to Power Hydro
Power
Cogeneration Energy
2025
58.06 6,347.77 29.10 236.68 37,945.22 3,820.00 48,436.83
(Jan-
Dec)
RES: Renewable Energy Sources
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