India Achieves 50% Non-Fossil Power Capacity Target Five Years Ahead of Schedule as Renewable Energy Summit Begins

India achieved its target of sourcing 50 per cent of cumulative installed electricity generation capacity from non-fossil fuel sources in June 2025, more than five years ahead of the deadline established under its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the Paris Agreement. The achievement has returned to focus during the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, where government representatives, international investors and renewable energy companies are discussing investment opportunities, clean energy technologies and industrial cooperation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was scheduled to inaugurate the four-day summit on November 2. According to contemporary reporting from the event, the Prime Minister highlighted India’s achievement of the non-fossil electricity capacity target and reiterated the country’s commitment to international clean energy cooperation. The summit, organised by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, is being held from November 2 to 5 under the theme Invest. Innovate. Inspire.

The milestone was independently documented by the Ministry of Power, which confirmed that India’s non-fossil fuel-based installed electricity capacity reached 242.78 gigawatts on June 30, 2025, representing 50.08 per cent of the country’s total installed power capacity of 484.82 GW. The achievement fulfilled the relevant 2030 NDC target well before its deadline.

India Crosses Non-Fossil Electricity Capacity Milestone

India’s achievement of the 50 per cent non-fossil electricity capacity target represents an important development in its energy transition programme. The country’s NDC commitment under the Paris Agreement includes increasing the share of non-fossil fuel-based energy resources to approximately half of its cumulative installed electricity generation capacity by 2030.

Official Ministry of Power figures confirm that India reached this threshold in June 2025. By December 31, 2025, non-fossil sources accounted for 266.79 GW, representing 51.93 per cent of the country’s installed electricity generation capacity.

The Ministry subsequently reported that non-fossil sources represented 54.18 per cent of total installed electricity capacity as of June 30, 2026. These figures demonstrate the expansion of India’s non-fossil electricity infrastructure beyond the initial target achieved in 2025.

Non-fossil electricity capacity includes renewable energy technologies such as solar, wind and hydropower, along with nuclear power. The figures refer specifically to installed generation capacity and should not be confused with the actual share of electricity produced by these sources during a particular period.

India continues to pursue its separate objective of reaching 500 GW of installed non-fossil electricity capacity by 2030. According to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, the country had reached approximately 308 GW of installed non-fossil capacity by October 2026.

Bharat Renewable Energy Summit Brings Together International Investors

The Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026 brings together government representatives, policymakers, financial institutions, industrial organisations and technology developers to discuss opportunities in the clean energy sector.

According to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, the summit is organised around investment mobilisation, technological innovation, industrial manufacturing and international cooperation. The programme includes ministerial discussions, chief executive roundtables, investor meetings and specialised sessions involving renewable energy companies and government institutions.

The event has been organised with participation from representatives of more than 130 countries, including over 40 ministers. Australia, Denmark, the European Union, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom have been designated as country partners.

Thirteen Indian states and Union Territories are participating as partner regions, presenting their renewable energy resources, investment opportunities, policy initiatives and domestic manufacturing capabilities.

The accompanying exhibition features more than 400 exhibitors representing renewable energy manufacturers, developers, technology providers, research organisations and other participants in the clean energy industry. Technologies being showcased include solar and wind power systems, green hydrogen, energy storage, grid integration equipment and emerging applications of digital technologies.

Rajasthan Presents Renewable Energy Investment Opportunities

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma participated in the summit and, according to ANI’s account of the proceedings, held a round-table meeting with more than 50 investors in the presence of Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi.

The meeting focused on investment opportunities in Rajasthan’s renewable energy sector, particularly solar and wind power generation, hybrid energy projects and electricity storage infrastructure.

Representatives of Brookfield, ReNew, Aditya Birla Renewables, the Jindal Group and Avaada were among the industry participants identified in the report.

The Chief Minister invited investors to participate in renewable energy development in the state and highlighted the policy measures introduced by the Rajasthan government to facilitate project implementation.

The discussions concerned investment opportunities and industrial participation. The available account does not establish that every participating company announced a new investment commitment or signed a project agreement during the meeting.

Rajasthan Targets 125 GW Renewable Energy Capacity by 2030

Rajasthan has established a renewable electricity capacity target of 125 GW by the financial year 2029–30 under the Rajasthan Integrated Clean Energy Policy, 2024.

The policy provides a framework for expanding renewable energy generation through solar, wind, hybrid and other clean energy technologies. It also addresses supporting infrastructure, investment facilitation and the development of an industrial ecosystem associated with renewable energy production.

According to the Chief Minister’s statements reported from the November 2 meeting, Rajasthan has installed more than 51,000 MW of renewable energy capacity, including over 45,000 MW of solar capacity.

The Rajasthan government had previously confirmed in August 2026 that the state’s installed renewable energy capacity had crossed 50,000 MW. The latest figures cited by the Chief Minister indicate further expansion beyond that milestone.

Rajasthan’s clean energy policy also identifies land availability, grid connectivity and electricity storage as important requirements for the expansion of renewable energy infrastructure. The state government has introduced provisions relating to land use and investment facilitation, along with incentives under the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme, 2024.

The 125 GW objective remains a policy target and does not represent renewable energy capacity already installed or commissioned.

Energy Storage and Grid Infrastructure Receive Attention

Energy storage forms an important component of Rajasthan’s renewable energy development strategy. The state government has identified the need to develop storage infrastructure that can support the integration of solar and wind electricity into the power system.

According to the Chief Minister’s remarks reported from the summit, Rajasthan is preparing a roadmap for energy storage projects intended to improve the utilisation of surplus solar electricity and support grid management during periods of high demand.

Energy storage technologies are also among the principal subjects being discussed at the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has identified energy storage, transmission infrastructure and grid integration as important areas for investment and technological cooperation.

The ministry’s October 28 summit announcement stated that India would require approximately $220 billion in renewable energy investment between 2027 and 2030 to support its clean energy objectives.

The estimate was presented by MNRE Secretary Santosh Sarangi while outlining the country’s investment requirements and the importance of strengthening domestic manufacturing, energy storage and transmission networks.

International Solar Alliance and Green Hydrogen Conferences

The Bharat Renewable Energy Summit is being held alongside the ninth session of the International Solar Alliance Assembly and the fourth International Conference on Green Hydrogen.

The International Solar Alliance Assembly focuses on cooperation among participating countries in solar energy development, financing and institutional capacity building. The Green Hydrogen Conference provides a platform for discussions involving hydrogen production technologies, industrial applications, investment and project development.

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has brought these events together to support engagement among governments, research institutions, investors and industrial organisations working across different segments of the clean energy sector.

The combined programme includes discussions on renewable electricity generation, manufacturing, energy storage, hydrogen technologies and international partnerships.

India Continues Towards 500 GW Non-Fossil Capacity Target

India’s achievement of the 50 per cent non-fossil electricity capacity target in June 2025 established an important milestone under its international climate commitments.

Official government figures confirm that the non-fossil share of installed electricity capacity continued to increase during 2026, while the country retained its separate target of achieving 500 GW of installed non-fossil electricity capacity by 2030.

The Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026 provides a platform for discussing the investments, technologies, manufacturing capabilities and infrastructure requirements associated with these national objectives.

Rajasthan’s participation highlights the role of state governments in implementing renewable energy policies and attracting industrial investment. Its 125 GW renewable capacity target, investment facilitation measures and focus on electricity storage form part of the state’s established clean energy development framework.

The November 2 summit has therefore brought together two significant aspects of India’s energy transition: the already achieved 50 per cent non-fossil installed capacity milestone and the continuing policy and investment initiatives intended to expand renewable electricity infrastructure.

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