{"id":281065,"date":"2026-01-12T16:03:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T16:03:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/281065\/"},"modified":"2026-01-12T16:03:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T16:03:10","slug":"indias-non-fossil-fuel-capacity-surges-22-6-per-cent-to-266-78-gw-in-record-breaking-clean-energy-year-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/281065\/","title":{"rendered":"India’s Non-Fossil Fuel Capacity Surges 22.6 Per Cent To 266.78 GW In Record-Breaking Clean Energy Year In 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

India recorded<\/a> a landmark year in clean energy expansion during 2025, with non-fossil fuel installed capacity surging to 266.78 GW, Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi announced yesterday. <\/p>\n

The achievement represents a 22.6 per cent<\/strong> increase from 2024’s 217.62 GW, with 49.12 GW<\/strong> of new non-fossil capacity commissioned throughout the year.<\/p>\n

Solar power emerged<\/a> as the standout performer, jumping from 97.86 GW in 2024 to 135.81 GW<\/strong> in 2025\u2014a remarkable 38.8 per cent growth that underscores its pivotal role in India’s renewable energy strategy. <\/p>\n

Wind energy capacity also climbed<\/a> steadily from 48.16 GW to 54.51 GW, registering a 13.2 per cent increase and demonstrating the diverse sources powering the nation’s green transition.<\/p>\n

The capacity addition of 44.51 GW through November 2025 nearly doubled the 24.72 GW installed during the corresponding period in 2024, with solar installations<\/a> contributing 34.98 GW and wind adding 5.82 GW. <\/p>\n

Total renewable energy installed capacity reached 253.96 GW by November 2025, marking a 23 per cent increase compared to 205.52 GW in November 2024.<\/p>\n

Joshi attributed<\/a> the record growth to decisive policy direction and sustained implementation, noting that India’s clean energy transition gathered unprecedented momentum during the year. <\/p>\n

The expansion strengthens the country’s path towards energy security, climate responsibility and a self-reliant green economy, with investments estimated at nearly Rs 2 trillion supporting the capacity additions.<\/p>\n

India crossed the 100 GW solar milestone in January 2025 and achieved another landmark in June when non-fossil fuel sources accounted for 50 per cent of cumulative installed electric power capacity\u2014five years ahead of its 2030 target under the Paris Agreement. <\/p>\n

The government maintains its target of reaching 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 as the clean energy sector continues its strong expansion trajectory.<\/p>\n

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