India has achieved a significant milestone by ranking third globally in renewable energy installed capacity, following China and the United States. This achievement was announced by Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, based on the Renewable Energy Statistics 2026 released by the International Renewable Energy Agency as of December 2025.
The minister highlighted that India has surpassed Brazil in this global ranking, with a total non-fossil capacity addition of 55.3 GW during the Financial Year 2025–26. China’s renewable capacity stands at 2,258.02 GW, the US at 467.92 GW, and India at 250.52 GW, followed by Brazil with 228.20 GW and Germany with 199.92 GW.
In July 2025, India reached its highest-ever renewable energy share in electricity generation, with renewables meeting 51.5% of the country’s total electricity demand of 203 GW. The total power generation in India during 2025–26 reached 1,845.921 billion units, with non-fossil fuels contributing 29.2%, equating to 538.97 billion units.
India achieved a milestone of 50% cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel sources in June 2025, five years ahead of its 2030 target under the Nationally Determined Contribution to the Paris Agreement. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is now working towards achieving 500 GW of installed electricity capacity from non-fossil sources by 2030.
As of March 31, 2026, India has installed a total of 283.46 GW of capacity from non-fossil fuel sources, including 274.68 GW from renewable energy and 8.78 GW from nuclear power. The government continues to push towards its climate pledges, including a 47% reduction in emissions intensity and creating a significant carbon sink by 2035.
Published in SouthAsianDesk, April 10, 2026
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