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India Achieves 50% Non-Fossil Fuel Power Capacity Five Years Ahead of Target

A new ₹20,000 crore NTPC investment plan signals a shift toward grid digitization, energy storage, broader access following India’s 50% non-fossil capacity milestone.

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India’s updated NDCs under the Paris Agreement, submitted in August 2022, said that the country aims to reduce the emissions intensity of its gross domestic product (GDP) by 45% by 2030 from 2005 levels. (Representative photo)
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Overview

  • As of mid-July 2025, non-fossil sources account for 242.8 GW of India’s 484.8 GW installed power capacity, representing 50.1% of the total.
  • Government schemes including PM-KUSUM, PM Surya Ghar and the National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy drove record renewable additions through 2024 and early 2025.
  • Solar energy leads the clean mix with 111 GW installed by May 2025, supported by 51 GW of wind and 48 GW of hydropower.
  • India initially committed to 40% non-fossil capacity by 2030 under its Paris Agreement NDCs and raised that goal to 50% in 2022.
  • The country now stands among the few G20 nations on track to meet or exceed its climate pledges while maintaining one of the lowest per-capita emission rates.