India Achieves 50% Non-Fossil Fuel Capacity Ahead Of Deadline
Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi took to social media site X on 14 July 2025 to announce that India has achieved 50% non-fossil fuel capacity five years ahead of the government’s 2030 deadline.
Mr Joshi said that of the total installed capacity of 484.8 GW, non-fossil fuels made up 242.8 GW.
Mr Joshi said, “In a world seeking climate solutions, India is showing the way. Achieving 50% non-fossil fuel capacity five years ahead of the 2030 target is a proud moment for every Indian. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s leadership continues to drive Bharat’s green transformation — paving the path towards a self-reliant and sustainable future.”
A press release by PIB stated that the landmark by India reflects the success of visionary policy design, bold implementations, and the country’s deep commitment to equity and climate change responsibility. It listed our the government’s flagship programmes like Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) that provides financial assistance and subsidies for installing solar pumps and grid connected solar power plants, PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana which promotes solar rooftops, solar park development, and the national wind-solar hybrid policy that seeks to promote large grid-connected wind-solar PV hybrid systems, saying they had laid a strong foundation for this transformation.
The press release also said that PM-KUSUM had empowered lakhs of farmers by providing solar-powered pumps, thereby enabling a secure and sustainable agriculture while opening avenues for agrovoltaics and feeder-level solarisation. The PM Surya Ghar Yojna has decentralized energy generation by making solar rooftops accessible to more than one crore households.
The setting up of solar park has resulted in reducing the tariffs from renewable energy sources, with wind energy playing an important role in fulfilling India’s evening spike in power demand. The bioenergy sector has advanced considerably, contributing to circular economy objectives and providing significant employment opportunities in rural areas, the press release said.
The press release said the initiatives have not only decarbonised the power sector but have also delivered widespread co-benefits—enhanced energy access, employment generation, reduced air pollution, better public health outcomes, and stronger rural incomes. India’s clean energy revolution is as much about inclusive growth and social justice as it is about reducing emissions.
