Published: 10 September 2025Economy
India's Non-Fossil Power Capacity Crosses 250 GW Milestone; 4th Largest Globally
Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi announced at the State Review Meeting on Renewable Energy on September 11, 2025, that India has crossed the 250 GW milestone of non-fossil fuel power installed capacity. As of April 2026, India ranks third globally in renewable energy installed capacity.
This represents a three-fold increase from 81 GW before 2014 to 250 GW in September 2025. India aims to achieve 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030 under its NDCs to the Paris Agreement. Rajasthan, with its solar parks in Bhadla and Pokharan, is among the top contributing states, leveraging high solar irradiance averaging 5.8 kWh/m2/day in western districts.
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Frequently asked questions
What milestone did India achieve in non-fossil fuel power capacity in 2025?
**India crossed the 250 GW milestone of non-fossil fuel power installed capacity, announced at the State Review Meeting on Renewable Energy on September 11, 2025**. India crossed 250 GW of non-fossil fuel power capacity, becoming the 4th largest in the world.
What is Rajasthan's Bhadla Solar Park and its contribution to India's clean energy?
**Bhadla Solar Park is the world's largest solar park**, located in Rajasthan. **India is now the 4th largest globally in renewable energy capacity**
What is India's 2030 non-fossil fuel energy target?
**India targets 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030** under its NDC commitments. **This represents a three-fold increase from 81 GW before 2014 to 250 GW in September 2025**
How does India rank globally in renewable energy capacity?
**India aims to achieve 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030 under its NDCs to the Paris Agreement**. India is the 4th largest in renewable energy globally, after China, USA, and the EU.
What role does solar energy play in India's 250 GW non-fossil capacity?
**Rajasthan is among the top contributing states with solar parks in Bhadla and Pokharan, leveraging high solar irradiance averaging 5.8 kWh/m2/day in western dis**. Solar energy is the dominant contributor to India's non-fossil capacity, with projects like Bhadla Park leading the way.
