India has achieved a major milestone in its green energy journey, with renewables contributing over 50% of the total power supply to the national grid for the first time, according to the latest report by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA).
This landmark was reached following a sustained push in solar and wind energy capacity, favorable weather conditions, and efficient grid management. The share includes solar (23%), wind (18%), hydropower (7%), and biomass & others (2%).
“This is a defining moment in India’s energy transition. We’re on track to meet our target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity before 2030,” said RK Singh, Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy.
In recent years, India has:
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Installed over 100 GW of solar capacity
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Opened the world’s largest renewable energy park in Gujarat
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Signed green hydrogen pacts with major economies
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Incentivized domestic manufacturing under the PLI scheme
The achievement was also aided by reduced fossil fuel dependence during the spring months and increasing efficiency in grid storage and balancing.
Environmental groups and industry stakeholders hailed the news, calling it a “clear signal” of India’s commitment to climate goals set under the Paris Agreement.
