India’s green power capacity hits 200 GW, or 46.3% of total capacity

India has built up renewable energy capacity of more than 200 Giga Watt, which underscores the government’s commitment to clean energy and securing a green future for the country and the world.

With total renewable energy capacity of 201.45 GW as of 10 October 2024, the country’s total renewable energy-based electricity generation capacity now accounts for 46.3 per cent of the country’s total power generating capacity, according to the Central Electricity Authority.

India has also built a diverse portfolio of renewable power generating capacity, comprising hydro-electric projects, solar and wind energy parks, and is looking at wave energy to tap the potential of the seas in its transition from mainly fossil-fuel based power generation to cleaner, renewable sources.

Additionally, India has 8,180 MW (megawatt) of nuclear power capacity, which takes the total non-fossil fuel-based power generation capacity in the country to almost 50 per cent of the total installed electricity, which makes the country a clean energy leader globally.

As of 10 October 2024, India's total electricity generation capacity stood at 452.69 GW, with renewable energy contributing 201.45 GW of 46.3 per cent of the total installed power generation capacity.

This impressive achievement was made possible with the addition of 90.76 GW of solar power capacity, 47.36 GW of wind energy, 46.92 GW of hydro-power, and 5.07 GW capacity by small hydro-power projects, while biopower, including biomass and biogas energy, added 11.32 GW to the country’s renewable energy capacity.

State-wise, Rajasthan tops the renewable energy list with 29.98 GW of installed capacity, followed by Gujarat with 29.52 GW capacity, Tamil Nadu with 23.70 GW, and Karnataka the forth with a capacity of 22.37 GW.