New Delhi, Dec 18: India’s total installed power generation capacity has reached 505 GW, with non-fossil fuel sources contributing more than half of the total, marking a major milestone in the country’s clean energy transition, the Lok Sabha was informed on Thursday.
As of October 31, 2025, the country’s installed capacity stood at 5,05,023 MW, comprising 2,45,600 MW (48.6%) from fossil fuels and 2,59,423 MW (51.37%) from non-fossil fuel sources, including 2,50,643 MW from renewable energy, according to official data.
Providing the information in a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Power Shripad Yesso Naik said India had already achieved 50% of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil sources in June 2025, more than five years ahead of its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) target under the Paris Agreement.
The government reiterated its commitment to achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel energy capacity by 2030, outlining a series of policy and financial measures to accelerate renewable energy growth. These include waiver of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) charges for solar, wind, green hydrogen and offshore wind projects, issuance of standard bidding guidelines, and a 50 GW annual renewable energy bidding trajectory through 2027–28.
Foreign Direct Investment of up to 100% under the automatic route has been permitted, while transmission infrastructure is being strengthened under the Green Energy Corridor scheme and a long-term transmission plan prepared till 2032.
Flagship initiatives such as PM-KUSUM, PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, the National Green Hydrogen Mission, viability gap funding for offshore wind projects, and solar schemes for tribal and PVTG areas are also driving capacity addition. Renewable Consumption Obligation norms have been notified till 2029–30 to boost clean energy uptake.
The government also highlighted nuclear power as a key pillar of long-term energy security, with a target of 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047. Measures include a ₹20,000-crore Nuclear Energy Mission for Small Modular Reactors, introduction of the SHANTI Bill, development of Bharat Small Reactors, and a joint venture between NPCIL and NTPC for new nuclear projects.
In parallel, energy storage capacity is being scaled up through viability gap funding schemes for Battery Energy Storage Systems and the promotion of Pumped Storage Projects, with over 11,870 MW currently under construction.
The minister said the achievement strengthens India’s pathway towards net-zero emissions by 2070, while balancing energy security, affordability and accessibility alongside economic growth.
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