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India Crosses 250 GW Non-Fossil Fuel Power Capacity, Halfway to 2030 Target

India has achieved a major milestone by surpassing 250 GW of installed non-fossil fuel power capacity, crossing the halfway mark towards its 2030 target of 500 GW. As of August 2025, non-fossil sources make up 50.7% of the country’s total power capacity of 495 GW. Of this, solar leads with 123 GW, boosted by an impressive 17,483 MW added in just the first five months of FY26, far outpacing wind’s 2,643 MW. Including hydro and nuclear, renewable energy (RE) capacity stands at about 251 GW.

India also has a healthy pipeline of 142 GW under construction, with nearly 30 GW coming from hybrid solar-wind projects that improve efficiency and reduce intermittency. These hybrids can achieve capacity factors approaching 40%, compared to 18–28% for standalone systems. Nuclear energy, currently at 8,780 MW, complements this mix, with a long-term target of 100 GW by 2047.

However, challenges threaten progress. Transmission infrastructure is a major bottleneck, with over 50 GW stranded due to delays. Policy hurdles, delays from the Model Code of Conduct, and lack of power purchase agreements (over 40 GW without PPAs) also pose risks. Experts warn that execution reforms across land, grid, and policy will be critical to meet the 2030 goal.