India's non-fossil fuel-based capacity touches 218 GW-mark
As of January 2025, India’s non-fossil fuel-based power capacity reached 217.62 GW, with a notable increase in solar and wind installations in 2024. The country targets 500 GW by 2030. Expansion in rooftop and off-grid solar sectors highlights significant growth, driven by government initiatives.
In 2024, 24.5 GW of solar capacity and 3.4 GW of wind capacity were added, reflecting more than two-fold increase in solar and 21 per cent rise in wind installations compared to 2023, the statement said.
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As on January 20th, 2025, India's total non-fossil fuel based energy capacity has reached 217.62 GW," the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said.
As per official data, as of December 2024, India's overall power generation capacity was at 462 GW, of which 209.444 GW was renewables, including hydro.
The country aims to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity by 2030.
The rooftop solar sector also experienced significant growth in 2024, with 4.59 GW of new capacity installed, marking a 53 per cent rise over 2023.
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Additionally, the off-grid solar segment recorded 182 per cent increase, adding 1.48 GW in 2024, the ministry said.
On green hydrogen, it said the government has actively pursued the development of green hydrogen policies to reduce costs and attract investments in this emerging sector.
