Green Technology & India's Renewable Energy Revolution
- India achieved 50% of its installed power capacity from non-fossil sources in June 2025, five years ahead of the 2030 target.
- As of March 31, 2026, India's total non-fossil installed capacity is 283.46 GW (including 274.68 GW renewable and 8.78 GW nuclear energy).
- Solar energy (150.26 GW) holds the largest share (53.0%) of India's total renewable capacity, followed by wind energy (19.8%).
- India ranks third in the world in terms of renewable energy installed capacity and has set a target of 500 GW non-fossil capacity by ....
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