India's power capacity exceeded 500 GW, with renewables (solar, wind) and non-fossil sources (hydro, nuclear) now forming over half, marking a major shift from fossil fuels, though coal remains significant, while energy demand is rapidly growing, driven by economic growth and extreme heat, setting new records for peak demand, requiring continuous capacity additions to meet future needs.

As of late 2025/early 2026, India's power capacity exceeded 500 GW, with renewables (solar, wind) and non-fossil sources (hydro, nuclear) now forming over half, marking a major shift from fossil fuels, though coal remains significant, while energy demand is rapidly growing, driven by economic growth and extreme heat, setting new records for peak demand, requiring continuous capacity additions to meet future needs. 
Power Generation Capacity Categories (India, late 2025)
Total Installed Capacity:-
 Over 500 GW (e.g., 505 GW as of Oct 2025, 510 GW as of Nov 2025).
Non-Fossil Fuels (Renewables + Nuclear/Hydro): -
Over 250 GW (more than 50%).
Solar: -
Leading renewable source (around 127 GW).
Wind:-
 Significant contributor (around 53 GW).
Large Hydro & Nuclear: -
Other key non-fossil sources.
Fossil Fuels (Coal, Gas, Oil):-
 Around 245 GW (approx. 49%), with coal being the dominant source for generation. 
Energy Demand Trends
Rapid Growth: -
Demand is increasing significantly due to rising incomes, industrialization, and extreme heat events.
Record Peaks: -
India has seen unprecedented peak power demands, surpassing 200 GW and setting new records in 2025, showing high stress on the grid.
Climate Impact:-
 Heatwaves are driving substantial increases in demand for cooling (ACs), pushing consumption higher. 
Key Dynamics
Clean Energy Push:-
 India is aggressively adding non-fossil capacity to meet 2030 targets (500 GW non-fossil by 2030), accelerating clean energy deployment.
Grid Challenges: -
Managing this rapid shift and peak demand requires significant investment in transmission and distribution. 
To understand India's evolving energy landscape better, would you like to see specific data on recent peak demand records or projections for 2030 non-fossil capacity?
India surpasses 500 GW power capacity; renewable energy meets ...
31 Dec 2025 — In a landmark achievement for India's power sector, the country's total installed electricity capacity has surpassed 500 gigawatts (GW), with renewable energy.

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