Renewables account for nearly half of India’s total energy capacity as of October

Solar alone added 90.76 GW.

India’s energy sector has reached another milestone as it recorded 201.45 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy generation capacity as of October 2024, accounting for 46.3% of the country's total installed capacity at 452.69 GW. 

According to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, solar accounted for 90.76 GW of the added capacity, whilst wind accounted for 47.36 GW, large hydro projects 46.92 GW, small hydro power 5.07 GW, and biopower, including biomass and biogas energy, added 11.32 GW.

Per state, Rajasthan topped the list with 29.98 GW, followed by Gujarat with 29.52 GW, Tamil Nadu with 23.70 GW, and Karnataka with a capacity of 22.37 GW.

“The proactive initiatives such as the National Green Hydrogen Mission, PM-KUSUM, PM Surya Ghar, and the PLI schemes for solar PV modules underscore the government's strategic focus on enhancing energy generation capacity whilst reducing reliance on fossil fuels,” MNRE said.

“With ambitious targets set for the future, including a goal of 500 GW from non-fossil sources by 2030, India is well-positioned to emerge as a global leader in renewable energy, contributing to environmental sustainability and energy security,” it added.