India’s non-fossil fuel capacity hits record 266.78 GW in 2025

Solar and wind power led this expansion.

India has reached a record-breaking year in 2025, with non-fossil fuel installed capacity rising to 266.78 gigawatts (GW), up 22.6% from 2024.

According to India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, solar power led the expansion, with installed capacity reaching 135.81 GW in 2025, registering a growth of 38.8%. Wind energy capacity also witnessed steady growth, reaching 54.51 GW, marking an increase of 13.2%.

Other renewable energy segments also contributed to the overall growth in 2025. Bioenergy installed capacity reached 11.61 GW, including 0.55 GW from waste-to-energy off-grid projects, reflecting steady progress in clean fuel generation and waste management.

Small hydro power capacity increased to 5.16 GW, supporting decentralised and region-specific renewable energy development. Large hydro power capacity stood at 50.91 GW, including 7,175.6 MW of pumped storage, strengthening grid stability and renewable energy integration.

Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi said this “progress strengthens India’s pathway towards energy security, climate responsibility and a self-reliant green economy, whilst moving steadily towards the national target of 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030.”