Union Ministry of Power uses term “non-fossil energy”, which includes nuclear power along with renewable energy.

• In March 2019, the Union government included large hydropower projects as renewable energy source. 

Key Achievements

• Non-Fossil Capacity: Crossed 300.50 GW by 31 July 2026, constituting over 54% of total installed capacity.
• 2025–26 Addition: Record 55.29 GW non-fossil capacity added, including 44.6 GW solar and 6 GW wind.
• Wind Growth: Reached 58.14 GW (2026), up from 21 GW (2014).
• Progress toward 2030 Goal: The country has already secured over 60% of its target to install 500 GW of non-fossil power capacity by 2030 (Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement).

Persisting Challenges

• Technological & Supply Chain Vulnerabilities: India remains heavily dependent imports (nearly 90% cells, 98% polysilicon/wafers) particularly from China.
• Grid Integration & Storage Deficit: Intermittent solar/wind require storage for grid stability; India needs over 60 GW storage by 2030 but India currently has less than 5 GW.
• Just Transition & Social Barriers: Coal-dependent states like Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh face major livelihood risks.