India Set to Cross 300 GW Non-Fossil Power Capacity Milestone

India is set to cross 300 gigawatts (GW) of installed non-fossil fuel power capacity, marking another milestone in the country's clean energy transition. Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said India is "all set" to reach the landmark as renewable energy capacity continues to expand.

According to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), growth has been driven by continued additions in solar, wind, hydropower and nuclear power, supported by government policies aimed at increasing renewable energy generation and strengthening domestic manufacturing.

The announcement comes as the government continues to roll out initiatives such as the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, expand utility-scale solar parks and encourage rooftop solar adoption across the country.

According to government data, solar energy has accounted for a significant share of recent renewable capacity additions, while wind, hydropower and nuclear generation continue to contribute to India's non-fossil fuel electricity mix.

The milestone is part of India's broader goal of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel electricity capacity by 2030, a target announced as part of the country's climate commitments. Expanding renewable energy capacity is expected to play an important role in meeting rising electricity demand while reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

As renewable energy generation increases, the government is also focusing on investments in battery energy storage, transmission infrastructure and grid modernisation to improve the integration of renewable power into the electricity network.

Recent policy measures include production-linked incentives (PLI) for domestic solar manufacturing, expansion of interstate transmission corridors and support for large-scale energy storage projects.

Crossing the 300 GW milestone would mark continued progress toward India's renewable energy ambitions as the country works toward achieving its 2030 clean energy target.

Sources

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/clean-power-capacity-all-set-to-cross-300-gw-pralhad-joshi/articleshow/132591324.cms

https://mnre.gov.in/

https://pmsuryaghar.gov.in/

https://cea.nic.in/installed-capacity-report/