Beating 2030 deadline, India attains 50% green fuel power capacity

In a significant leap towards sustainable development, India has achieved the milestone of generating 50 per cent of its total installed power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources — five years ahead of its 2030 target. 

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi announced the achievement on Tuesday, hailing it as a proud moment for the country and a testament to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for a greener, self-reliant India.

“Achieving 50 per cent non-fossil fuel capacity five years ahead of the 2030 target is a proud moment for every Indian. Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi ji’s leadership continues to drive Bharat’s green transformation — paving the path towards a self-reliant and sustainable future,” Joshi said in a post on social media platform X.

India’s total installed power capacity has now reached 484.8 GW, of which 242.8 GW — exactly 50 per cent — is derived from non-fossil fuel sources, including solar, wind, hydro, nuclear, and other renewable energy technologies. This achievement marks a major step in India’s commitment to climate action under its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) agreed upon in the Paris Agreement.