India has officially surpassed 50% of its installed power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources, reaching this milestone in July 2025, five years ahead of its 2030 Paris Agreement commitment. This achievement is a testament to India's accelerated adoption of renewable energy, especially solar and wind power, and signals a strategic shift toward sustainable and self-reliant energy development. While the progress is significant, the nation still relies on coal for the majority of its actual power generation, highlighting the ongoing need to balance this growth with the expansion of energy storage and grid infrastructure.


   India has officially surpassed 50% of its installed power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources, reaching this milestone in July 2025, five years ahead of its 2030 Paris Agreement commitment. This achievement is a testament to India's accelerated adoption of renewable energy, especially solar and wind power, and signals a strategic shift toward sustainable and self-reliant energy development.
    While the progress is significant, the nation still relies on coal for the majority of its actual power generation, highlighting the ongoing need to balance this growth with the expansion of energy storage and grid infrastructure.  
Key Aspects of the Milestone
Ahead of Schedule: -
India achieved the target of 50% non-fossil fuel capacity five years before its 2030 deadline. 
Non-Fossil Sources: -
The milestone includes contributions from solar, wind, large hydro, small hydro, nuclear, and bioenergy. 
Rapid Growth: -
The non-fossil fuel share of India's total installed capacity has surged from 30% in 2015 to over 50% by mid-2025. 
Solar Power's Dominance: -
Solar energy has been a leading driver, with India adding a record 24.5 GW of solar capacity in 2024. 
Context and Significance
Paris Agreement Commitment: -
This accomplishment fulfills a key commitment made by India under the Paris Agreement. 
Net-Zero Goal: -
It also advances India's longer-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. 
Economic and Sustainable Growth:-
 The shift towards non-fossil fuels reinforces the idea that economic development and environmental sustainability can go hand-in-hand. 
Future Focus
Energy Storage: -
A key priority will be expanding energy storage solutions to ensure grid stability and reliability. 
Grid Infrastructure:-
 Upgrading grid infrastructure is crucial to accommodate the increasing integration of renewable energy. 
AI Integration: -
Artificial intelligence will play a central role in optimizing grid management, demand forecasting, and overall energy system efficiency. 
Continued Coal Reliance:-
 Despite the progress, a large portion of electricity generation still comes from coal, underscoring the need for continued efforts in decarbonization. 

Total Installed Capacity (August 2025): - 234.24 GW
New Capacity in FY 2024-25:-                29.52 GW
Solar Capacity: -
116.24 GW (as of August 12, 2025)
Wind Power Capacity: -
51.67 GW (as of August 12, 2025)
Large Hydro Capacity: -
49.62 GW (as of August 12, 2025)
Small Hydro Capacity: -
5.10 GW (as of August 12, 2025)
Biopower Capacity: -
11.59 GW (as of August 12, 2025)
MJF Lion ER YK Sharma 


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Solar Generation in Night hrs

How to get get Solar generations in Night        While standard solar panels cannot generate electricity at night,     New technologies are being developed to address this limitation.      These advancements focus on harnessing the earth's heat or using infrared radiation emitted by the Earth to generate power, potentially creating 24-hour renewable energy sources.  Key Concepts and Technologies :- 1) Anti-Solar Panels (Thermo-radiative Cells):- How they work:-    These panels, also known as thermoradiative cells, work in reverse of traditional solar panels. Instead of absorbing sunlight, they emit infrared radiation into space, which is then converted into electricity.    Nighttime energy:-     They can generate electricity from the difference in temperature between the panel and the surrounding environment, essentially converting the heat escaping into space back into usable power.  Potential:-  ...
Read more

Hydrogen at home — It's the end of solar and wind power

  Hydrogen at home — It's the end of solar and wind power         Statement "1000 pounds" per day of hydrogen at home — It's the end of solar and wind power in the world" is not accurate.     While hydrogen can be produced from renewable energy sources like solar and wind power, it's not a replacement for those sources themselves. Hydrogen production via electrolysis, using renewable electricity, is a promising avenue for decarbonization, but it doesn't negate the need for solar and wind power as direct energy sources.  Cause behind its is as under. Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier:-     Hydrogen is an energy carrier, meaning it stores energy produced elsewhere (like from solar or wind) and can be used to power fuel cells or for other applications.  Electrolysis:-     A key method of producing "green" hydrogen involves using electricity from renewable sources (like solar and wind) to split water into hydrogen and oxygen throu...
Read more

Lift off the ground during seismic activity, minimizing damage in Japan

Lift off the ground during seismic activity, minimizing damage in Japan     Japan has developed a technology that allows houses to literally lift off the ground during earthquakes, protecting them from damage.    This is achieved using a system of compressed air and sensors that inflate an airbag under the house, lifting it a few centimeters during tremors. The house then gently settles back down when the shaking stops.      Japan has developed innovative earthquake-resistant technology that allows houses to lift off the ground during seismic activity, minimizing damage. This is achieved through systems like the one developed by Air Danshin, which uses compressed air to lift houses on airbags. When sensors detect tremors, the airbag inflates, raising the house a few centimeters and preventing it from shaking violently with the ground.    More detailed explanation: Airbag Technology:- Air Danshin has pioneered the use of large airbags placed b...
Read more