India’s Power Milestone: Non-Fossil Fuel Capacity Surpasses Fossil Fuels to 2.59 Lakh MW

India has achieved a significant milestone in its energy transition journey. As on 31 October 2025, the country’s total installed electricity generation capacity reached 5,05,023 MW.

Crucially, the capacity from non-fossil fuel sources (2,59,423 MW) has now surpassed the capacity from fossil-fuel-based sources (2,45,600 MW), marking a structural shift toward clean power. This achievement includes 2,50,643 MW from renewable sources and puts India on track to meet its goal of 500 GW (5,00,000 MW) non-fossil capacity by 2030.

India’s Power Milestone: Non-Fossil Fuel Capacity Surpasses Fossil Fuels to 2.59 Lakh MW

Installed Capacity Composition (as of 31 October 2025)

Policy Initiatives Driving Growth

• RE Procurement Target: Government has set a 50 GW annual procurement trajectory for Renewable Energy (RE) from FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-28.⁴
• Policy Support: Key measures include waiving ISTS (Inter-State Transmission System) charges for wind and solar projects and permitting 100% FDI under the automatic route.
• Early Achievement: India crossed the 50% installed capacity from non-fossil fuels in June 2025, which is five years ahead of its Paris Agreement NDC target.⁵

Major Schemes and Future Focus

1. Renewables: Schemes like PM-KUSUM, PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, and the RPO (Renewable Purchase Obligation) framework are driving deployment.
2. Nuclear Energy: It is emphasized for base-load clean energy. The target is to reach 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047.
   • Initiatives: A ₹20,000 crore Nuclear Energy Mission for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and the NPCIL-NTPC joint venture (ASHVINI) are key steps.⁶
3. Storage & Emerging Tech:
   • BESS: Viability Gap Funding (VGF) has been approved for Battery Energy Storage Systems, with a target of an additional 30 GWh sanctioned in June 2025.⁷
   • Green Hydrogen: The National Green Hydrogen Mission aims for at least 5 MMT annual production capacity, supported by 125 GW of renewable energy.

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Question & Answer

Q1. As of 31 October 2025, what is India’s total installed electricity generation capacity in MW?
A) 2,59,423 MW
B) 2,45,600 MW
C) 5,00,000 MW
D) 5,05,023 MW
Answer: D) 5,05,023 MW
Explanation: India’s total installed electricity generation capacity reached 5,05,023 MW as on 31 October 2025.

Q2. Which category of power generation officially surpassed the other as of October 2025?
A) Fossil-fuel-based capacity surpassed Non-fossil fuel capacity
B) Non-fossil fuel capacity surpassed Fossil-fuel-based capacity
C) Solar capacity surpassed Wind capacity
D) Nuclear capacity surpassed Hydro capacity
Answer: B) Non-fossil fuel capacity surpassed Fossil-fuel-based capacity
Explanation: The data shows Non-fossil fuel capacity (2,59,423 MW) now exceeds Fossil-fuel-based capacity (2,45,600 MW).

Q3. India achieved the 50% installed capacity from non-fossil fuels (based on the Paris Agreement NDC target) how many years ahead of schedule?
A) One year
B) Three years
C) Five years
D) Ten years
Answer: C) Five years
Explanation: India crossed 50% installed capacity from non-fossil fuels in June 2025, five years ahead of its Paris Agreement NDC target.

Q4. What is the target for nuclear energy capacity that the government aims to achieve by 2047?
A) 10 GW
B) 50 GW
C) 100 GW
D) 200 GW
Answer: C) 100 GW
Explanation: The Government aims to reach 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047 as a critical component for base-load clean energy.

Q5. What is the annual procurement trajectory target set by the government for Renewable Energy (RE) capacity additions from FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-28?
A) 10 GW
B) 25 GW
C) 50 GW
D) 100 GW
Answer: C) 50 GW
Explanation: A 50 GW annual procurement trajectory for renewable energy has been launched by the government through FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-28.

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