India’s renewable energy capacity has reached 288.58 GW as of June 30, 2026, nearly four times higher than in 2014. Solar power leads with 162.15 GW, while the country’s total non-fossil fuel electricity capacity has touched 297.36 GW, the government informed Parliament.
Key Highlights
- India’s renewable energy capacity rose to 288.58 GW by June 2026.
- Solar power leads with 162.15 GW, followed by wind and hydropower.
- Renewable energy sector attracted USD 45.72 billion in FDI since FY2014.
- India remains on track to achieve 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
India’s renewable energy capacity has expanded nearly fourfold over the past decade, reaching 288.58 GW as of June 30, 2026, according to information presented by the government in Parliament. The remarkable growth reflects India’s accelerating transition towards cleaner and sustainable sources of energy.
Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik informed the Rajya Sabha that solar power remains the country’s largest renewable energy source with an installed capacity of 162.15 GW. It is followed by wind power (57.44 GW), hydropower (57.24 GW) and bio power (11.75 GW).
The minister also stated that India’s total non-fossil fuel-based electricity capacity has reached 297.36 GW, including 288.58 GW from renewable energy and 8.78 GW from nuclear power, reinforcing the country’s clean energy ambitions.
India’s renewable energy sector has attracted significant investments, receiving USD 45.72 billion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) between FY2014 and FY2026. Domestic financial institutions have also deployed Rs 12.32 lakh crore to support renewable energy projects across the country.
The government said India is well on track to achieve its target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. Future growth will focus on green hydrogen, battery storage, pumped hydro, offshore wind and stronger transmission networks to ensure reliable and resilient clean energy. Renewable energy now contributes nearly one-third of India’s record peak power demand of 256 GW, highlighting its growing importance in the nation’s power sector.
