India's Power Capacity Milestone
The Ministry of Power announced that as of September 30, 2025, India has surpassed the milestone of having 500 Gigawatt (Gw) in total power capacity.
Contribution of Non-Fossil Fuel Sources
- Total installed electricity capacity is 500.89 Gw.
- Non-fossil fuel sources contribute 256.09 Gw, about 51% of the total.
- Non-fossil sources include renewable energy, hydro, and nuclear power.
Achievements and Goals
India has achieved one of the major COP26 Panchamrit goals five years early, reaching 50% of installed electric power capacity from non-fossil sources by 2030.
Fossil Fuel Contribution
- Fossil fuel-based sources contribute 244.80 Gw, around 49% of total capacity.
Renewable Energy Details
- Solar power capacity stands at 127.33 Gw.
- Wind power contributes 53.12 Gw.
Recent Capacity Additions
- Between April and September 2025, 28 Gw of non-fossil capacity was added.
- 5.1 Gw of fossil-fuel capacity was added in the same period.
Impact on Employment
The renewable energy shift is creating employment opportunities in manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and innovation, benefiting both rural and urban youth.
