India Crosses 500 GW Installed Power Capacity Mark
Why in the news
India’s installed electricity capacity has crossed the 500 GW mark, and over half of it now comes from non-fossil sources. The figures are based on Press Information Bureau data released on 1 November 2025.
Key facts
- Total installed capacity: 500.89 GW.
- Non-fossil capacity: 256.09 GW, about 51% of the mix.
- Fossil capacity: 244.80 GW, about 49%.
- Global rank: 3rd in solar, 4th in wind, 4th in total renewable capacity.
- The Panchamrit target for 2030 has been reached five years early.
Capacity by non-fossil source
| Source | Capacity (GW) |
|---|---|
| Solar | 127.33 |
| Wind | 53.12 |
| Hydro | 30.29 |
| Nuclear | 45.25 |
About the Panchamrit pledge
At COP26 in Glasgow in 2021, India committed to meet 50% of its installed electric power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030. The latest data shows that goal has already been achieved, reflecting fast renewable expansion and a slow fall in dependence on fossil fuels. The same report notes that on a single day, more than half of the country’s electricity came from green sources.
Exam angle
- Remember the number 500.89 GW and the 51% non-fossil share.
- Link the news to COP26 Glasgow (2021) and the Panchamrit commitments.
- Rankings of 3rd in solar and 4th in wind are likely one-liners.