India’s Clean Energy Supply Lags Below 30%, Despite Achieving 50% Capacity

While India achieved the milestone of sourcing 50% of its total electric power capacity of about 484 gigawatts, from non fossil-fuel sources, publicly available data indicated that the share of clean energy in the electricity actually supplied is below 30%, reported The Hindu.

“India has achieved a landmark in its energy transition journey by reaching 50% of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources—five years ahead of the target set under its Nationally Determined Contributions [NDCs] to the Paris Agreement,” Prahlad Joshi, Minister for New and Renewable Energy, said on July 14.

“This significant milestone underscores the country’s steadfast commitment to climate action and sustainable development, and signals that India’s clean energy transition is not only real but accelerating under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi,” he added.

Renewable energy generation rose from 190.96 billion units (BU) in 2014–15 to 370.65 billion units (BU) in 2024–25 (April 2024–February 2025), with its share in overall power generation rising from 17.20% to around 22.20%.

The Centre also confirmed in June 2025 that the installed capacity from non fossil-fuel sources has increased to 50%.

Grid Stability and Growth Plans

While the country is consistently making efforts to achieve its clean energy targets, more needs to be done to translate capacity into supply. Prioritising stable power grid and improving the regulatory environment for scaling up the industry are important.

Addressing the India Energy Storage Week conference on July 10, Power Minister Manohar Lal emphasised that energy storage systems are essential for stabilising the power grid, optimising electricity generation and ensuring a consistent, round‑the‑clock energy supply, reported ET.

Working on its commitment to expand its clean energy portfolio, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy shared its plans to issue annual bids of 50 GW of new renewable energy projects each year until 2027–28, according to Down To Earth.