India to add 786GW non-fossil capacity by 2035-36
India is gearing up for a massive leap in clean energy.
By 2035-36, the country plans to boost its total power capacity to 1,121 GW, with about 70% (that's 786 GW) coming from nonfossil-fuel sources like solar, wind, hydro, and nuclear.
This projection easily beats the earlier target of 500 GW non-fossil capacity by 2030.
Transitioning to a greener grid
India has already crossed the halfway mark: over half of its current installed capacity now comes from non-fossil sources, with solar and wind leading the charge.
As demand rises with more EVs and tech growth, India aims to keep coal use in check while noting an estimated $2.2 trillion will be needed across the power sector over the coming decades, all part of reaching net-zero emissions by 2070.
For young people especially, this means a future with more green jobs, cleaner air, and real progress on climate action.