India added a total power generating capacity of 13.49 GW in 2025. Renewables accounted for 78.9% of all new capacity additions.India’s total cumulative power generation capacity reached 475.2 gigawatts (GW) as of March 31, 2025

   Power is among the most critical components of infrastructure, crucial for the economic growth and welfare of nations. The existence and development of adequate power infrastructure is essential for sustained growth of the Indian economy. 
India added a total power generating capacity of 13.49  GW in 2025.     
    Renewables accounted for 78.9% of all new capacity additions.
   India’s total cumulative power generation capacity reached 475.2 gigawatts (GW) as of March 31, 2025.
  Solar, coal, and wind power were the main contributors to this growth, accounting for 57.7%, 21.1% and 13.9%, respectively, of the total capacity added, reflecting the continuing emphasis on clean energy along with targeted thermal capacity additions to meet rising electricity demand.

1) Solar power capacity surpassed 100 GW in January 2025; 
2) Wind power capacity crossed:  50 GW.
3) Non-fossil fuel power capacity :228GW 
4) Hydro capacity increased by 0.76 GW 
5) Waste-to-Energy capacity 0. 220 GW 
6) Biomass-based capacity : 15 MW.
State-wise Renewable Capacity Additions (States with ≥10 GW RE capacity):
Rajasthan: 1.973 MW
Gujarat: 1,910 MW
Maharashtra: 1,780 MW
Karnataka: 1,316 MW
Andhra Pradesh: 940 MW

Electricity Generation:-
   India’s total electricity generation from all sources  1Q 2025 :429.85 BUs 
Notable Developments in Generation:
Solar and wind power generation increased by 16.6% from Q1 2024 to Q1 2025.
Nuclear power generation grew by 16.7% in the same period.
The share of fossil fuel-based power generation declined to 77.9% from 80.38% in 1Q 2024.
Policies and Capacity Targets
   India continues to implement long-term clean energy goals supported by proactive policy measures. The government aims to install approximately 50 GW of non-fossil fuel power capacity annually starting from 2023, in order to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030.

Schemes are as under.
1):PM Surya Ghar Yojana for promoting rooftop solar adoption
2) PM-KUSUM scheme for solarisation of agricultural feeders and pumps
3) Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme to boost manufacturing of solar modules and related equipment
Conclusion
  India’s power sector witnessed strong growth in Q-1 2025, with substantial capacity additions led by renewables and record-high investments. Supportive policies, rising demand, and increased private sector participation have strengthened the shift toward clean energy. With fossil fuel dependency gradually declining, India remains on course to meet its 2030 non-fossil capacity goals. The coming months will be critical in sustaining this momentum amid rising seasonal electricity demand.
MJF Lion ER YK Sharma 

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