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India's Clean Energy Soars: Non-Fossil Fuel Capacity Hits 297 GW
10 Jul
Summary
- Non-fossil fuel energy capacity reached 297.36 GW in June 2026.
- This marks a significant 22% year-on-year increase in clean energy capacity.
- Solar and wind power contributions saw substantial year-on-year growth.
India's non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity has seen a substantial increase, reaching 297.36 GW in June 2026. This figure represents a notable year-on-year growth of over 22 percent. The previous year, in June 2025, the capacity stood at 242.78 GW.
The growth is significantly driven by solar and wind energy. In June 2026, solar energy accounted for 162.15 GW, a marked rise from 116.25 GW in June 2025. Wind power capacity also increased to 57.44 GW from 51.67 GW in the same period.
New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi highlighted that India's clean energy transition is gathering unprecedented momentum. He noted the substantial increase in solar capacity within just one year and reiterated India's acceleration towards its clean energy objectives under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, aiming for a greener future.
