India's renewable energy capacity has grown to 288.58 GW as of June 2026, led by 162.15 GW of solar power. The country remains on track to achieve its 500 GW non-fossil fuel energy target by 2030.
India's renewable energy installed capacity has expanded almost four times, reaching 288.58 gigawatts as of June 30, 2026, compared to 76.38 gigawatts back in 2014, based on official government figures. Solar power accounts for the biggest share in this mix at 162.15 gigawatts, ahead of wind energy with 57.44 gigawatts and hydropower at 57.24 gigawatts.
India's renewable energy capacity rose from 76.38 gigawatts in 2014 to 288.58 gigawatts by June 2026.
Solar power leads the sector with an installed capacity of 162.15 gigawatts.
India’s total non-fossil fuel power capacity has reached 297.36 gigawatts.
The renewable energy sector attracted USD 45.72 billion in FDI between FY2014 and FY2026.
New Delhi, July 21: India has achieved major growth in its renewable energy capacity, with installed capacity expanding nearly four times from 76.38 gigawatts in 2014 to 288.58 gigawatts as of June 30, 2026, according to details provided by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy to the Rajya Sabha.
In a written response, Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik noted that solar power maintains its leading position in India’s renewable energy mix with an installed capacity of 162.15 gigawatts. It is followed by wind power at 57.44 gigawatts and large hydropower at 57.24 gigawatts, while bio power adds 11.75 gigawatts to the overall renewable energy mix.
The minister told Parliament that India’s total non-fossil fuel-based electricity capacity stood at 297.36 gigawatts as of June 30, 2026. This figure encompasses 288.58 gigawatts of renewable energy along with 8.78 gigawatts of nuclear power, demonstrating the country’s consistent shift toward cleaner electricity sources.
The renewable energy sector has drawn considerable investments across the past decade. From FY2014 to FY2026, India secured USD 45.72 billion in Foreign Direct Investment in renewable energy. Over the same timeframe, domestic financial institutions—including 12 public sector banks, IREDA, Power Finance Corporation, REC, India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited, National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development and SIDBI—together provided Rs 12.32 lakh crore in support for renewable energy projects.
The government indicated that India stays firmly on course to meet its goal of 500 gigawatts of non-fossil fuel energy capacity by 2030. This swift expansion has been aided by notable advances in the local production of solar cells and solar modules, which has bolstered the nation’s clean energy framework and lowered reliance on imports.
In the period ahead, the government anticipates that further renewable energy development will demand enhanced integration of renewable generation with battery storage, transmission infrastructure and grid resilience. Promising areas for future growth encompass green hydrogen, battery energy storage systems, pumped hydro storage, offshore wind projects and round-the-clock renewable energy solutions.
Renewable energy is gaining greater significance in boosting the competitiveness of sectors such as steel, aluminium, chemicals, automobiles and textiles. The government observed that renewable sources accounted for nearly one-third of India’s record peak electricity demand of 256 gigawatts, highlighting their expanding contribution to dependable and sustainable electricity provision.
India’s renewable energy sector continues to record rapid expansion, supported by strong policy initiatives, rising investments and increased domestic manufacturing. With 288.58 gigawatts of installed renewable capacity and continued focus on storage, transmission and clean energy technologies, the country is progressing steadily towards its 500 gigawatts non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030.
Originally reported by Sarkaritel.com on Jul 21, 2026.
