SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy | SDG 13: Climate Action | SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Institutions: Ministry of Power | Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
India’s power sector has reached two historic milestones, accelerating the nation’s clean energy transition towards a self-reliant energy future.
Key achievements reported (numbers as of September 30, 2025):
Total Capacity Milestone: The country’s total installed electricity capacity has surpassed 500 GW, reaching 500.89 GW.
Green Energy Target Achieved Early: India has officially achieved one of its major COP26 Panchamrit goals—to have 50% of installed electric power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030—five years ahead of schedule.
Non-Fossil Fuel Share: Non-fossil fuel capacity (including renewable energy, hydro, and nuclear) now stands at 256.09 GW (over 51% of the total), surpassing the 49% share of fossil-fuel-based sources.
Record Daily Generation: On July 29, 2025, renewable sources met 51.5% of the country’s total electricity demand of 203 GW in a single day, marking the first time green sources supplied more than half of the nation’s power demand.
This significant milestone in non-fossil capacity—surpassing 51% of the total installed capacity (500.89 GW)—must be distinguished from the smaller Renewable Energy (RE) capacity figure. The 50% COP26 target achieved early is calculated by including large Hydro and Nuclear power alongside intermittent renewables (Solar, Wind) as part of the total non-fossil fuel base.
This achievement demonstrates that India’s national climate and energy policies, driven by the Ministry of Power and MNRE, are effectively translating investment into tangible capacity, positioning India as a global leader in the energy transition while creating new domestic manufacturing and employment opportunities.
What is the COP26 Panchamrit Goal?→ The COP26 Panchamrit Goal refers to five specific commitments made by India’s Prime Minister at the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow. The goal achieved early, as cited in this report, is the pledge to meet 50% of India’s energy requirements from non-fossil fuel energy sources by 2030. The term ‘Panchamrit’ signifies five pillars or ‘elixirs’ of action to address climate change.
Relevant Question for Policy Stakeholders: As non-fossil capacity surpasses 50%, what immediate policy and regulatory frameworks must the Ministry of Power establish to rapidly deploy Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) necessary for managing grid stability and variability at this new scale?
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