India has achieved a significant benchmark in its energy journey by reaching 476 gigawatts (GW) of total installed power capacity as of June 2025, underscoring a decade of aggressive reforms, infrastructure expansion, and sustainability-focused strategies.
In a transformative shift, non-fossil fuel sources now account for 49% of India’s energy mix—up from 31% in 2014—with 226.9 GW from renewable energy and 8.8 GW from nuclear power. Solar energy leads the charge, having grown over 39-fold since 2014 to touch 110.9 GW, followed by wind power at 51.3 GW.
Over the last decade, the country electrified more than 2.8 crore households, witnessed a 45.8% increase in per capita electricity consumption, and reduced power shortages from 4.2% to just 0.1%. Flagship schemes like SAUBHAGYA, PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, and the Solar Parks Scheme have propelled rural access and renewable investments.
India has also bolstered its manufacturing ecosystem—solar PV module capacity rose from 2.3 GW to 88 GW, and cell production from 1.2 GW to 25 GW, showcasing its push for self-reliance.
As global energy demand surges, India’s growing leadership in clean power, highlighted by its ranking as the third-largest solar power producer and fourth in wind and total renewable capacity, is drawing international attention. With a target of 500 GW non-fossil capacity by 2030, the country is not just powering development—it’s scripting a sustainable future.
