India crosses 300 GW non-fossil fuel power, Pralhad Joshi announces
India has officially crossed 300 GW of non-fossil fuel power, marking a big step in its green energy journey.
Announced by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi at the CII International Energy Conference, this puts India well on track for its 2030 goal of reaching 500 GW.
It's a clear sign the country is moving away from fossil fuels and investing seriously in renewables.
India adds 30.58 GW non-fossil capacity
In just the first half of this year, India added 30.58 GW of non-fossil fuel-based electricity generation capacity, up 25% from last year, and has built up 90 GW in two years.
The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is making a real difference: more than 50 lakh households have already crossed the milestone under the scheme, rooftop solar installs have risen more than 3.2 times in just nine months from 5,000 installations per day in October 2025 to over 16,328 per day in July 2026, and families have earned extra cash by selling surplus electricity.
Rooftop solar capacity now stands at an impressive 14 GW, with many households saving on bills and helping cut carbon emissions.