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India crosses 300 GW non-fossil power capacity, meets 60% of 2030 goal
India's non-fossil fuel power capacity has crossed 300 GW, achieving over 60% of the 2030 target of 500 GW, the government announced. As of July 31, 2026, total non-fossil electricity capacity stood…
The Story in Brief
India's non-fossil fuel power capacity has crossed 300 GW, achieving over 60% of the 2030 target of 500 GW, the government announced. As of July 31, 2026, total non-fossil electricity capacity stood at 300.50 GW, with solar power contributing 164.59 GW, wind 58.14 GW, hydropower 57.24 GW, bio-power 11.75 GW, and nuclear 8.78 GW, according to the ministry of new and renewable energy.
During 2025-26 alone, India added a record 55.29 GW of non-fossil capacity, including 44.6 GW from solar and 6 GW from wind. The Union cabinet has also approved a new scheme to install 5,000 MW of floating solar panels on reservoirs, with mandatory storage capacity of at least two hours.
The Indian Opinion
The government's celebratory tone over hitting 300 GW non-fossil capacity is understandable, but the focus must now shift to execution bottlenecks. Land acquisition disputes and grid integration issues remain the real test. The 500 GW target by 2030 requires annual additions of nearly 50 GW, a pace yet to be sustained. The floating solar scheme, while ambitious, needs clear state-level cooperation to avoid delays. Will disbursal of subsidies under PM Surya Ghar keep pace with installation targets?
Source: hindustantimes.com
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