India may meet the non-fossil fuel power capacity target by year-end, says Union Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs and Power, Mr. Manohar Lal
- IBEF
- July 10, 2025
India is on the cusp of a major energy transition, with renewable energy now accounting for nearly 50% of the country’s total installed power generation capacity, according to Union Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs and Power, Mr. Manohar Lal. Speaking at an industry event organised by the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), he confirmed that India is set to meet its target of generating half of its total power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by the end of 2025. As of May 31, India’s installed capacity stood at 475.59 gigawatts (GW), of which 235.53 GW came from non-fossil sources such as solar, wind, hydro, and nuclear. The achievement aligns with India’s enhanced Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which commit to reaching 50% cumulative non-fossil fuel capacity and reducing emissions intensity by 45% by 2030 from 2005 levels.
He emphasised the critical role of renewable energy and energy storage systems in meeting India’s rising power demand while maintaining grid stability and sustainability. He noted that large-scale deployment of solar and wind power must be accompanied by investments in energy storage solutions to ensure a reliable round-the-clock power supply. The ongoing IESA event has drawn over 1,000 participants from 20 countries, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and clean energy innovators. With strategic policy support and rapid technological advancements, India is reinforcing its global leadership in clean energy transition and climate action.
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