As of April 2026, India has secured the third position globally in renewable energy installed capacity, surpassing Brazil, with a total capacity of 274.68 GW, trailing only China and the USA. Driven by massive solar and wind expansion, India achieved 50% non-fossil installed capacity by June 2025, five years ahead of its 2030 target.

As of April 2026, India has secured the third position globally in renewable energy installed capacity, surpassing Brazil, with a total capacity of 274.68 GW, trailing only China and the USA. Driven by massive solar and wind expansion, India achieved 50% non-fossil installed capacity by June 2025, five years ahead of its 2030 target. 

Key Energy Sector Milestones (2025-2026):
Ranking:-
 India ranks third globally in renewable energy capacity, surpassing Brazil, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Renewable Energy Statistics 2026.
Total Capacity: -
As of March 31, 2026, India's non-fossil fuel capacity reached 283.46 GW, comprising 274.68 GW from renewable sources and 8.78 GW from nuclear power.
Record Growth: -
During FY 2025-26, India added a record 55.29 GW of non-fossil capacity.
Key Source Mix: -
Solar leads with 150.26 GW, followed by wind (56.09 GW) and large hydro (51.41 GW).
Target: India aims for 500 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030, per its commitment at COP26. 
Other Sectoral Highlights:
High Renewable Usage:.-
 Renewable sources met 51.5% of India's electricity demand in July 2025.
Solar/Wind Growth: -
India is third globally in electricity generation from solar and wind, growing by 20.38% and 27.29% respectively in FY 2025-26.
Coal Reduction: -
Coal-based generation contracted by 3.69% in FY 2025-26. 
India Now Third in Global Renewable Energy Capacity: 
 India Now Third in Global Renewable Energy Capacity: Shri Pralhad Joshi * New Delhi: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on April 8, 2026, confirmed that India now ran.

As of March 31, 2026, India's total non-fossil fuel power generation capacity (including solar, wind, and hydro) reached 283.46 GW, with renewable energy alone contributing 274.68 GW, making it the world's third-largest renewable market. This makes up over 50% of India's total installed capacity. 

Key statistics as of March/April 2026:
Total Non-Fossil Capacity: 283.46 GW (comprising renewables and nuclear).
Total Renewable Capacity (RE): 274.68 GW.
Solar Capacity: ~150.26 GW.
Wind Capacity: ~56.09 GW.
Record Growth: India added 55.29 GW of non-fossil capacity in FY 2025-26. PIB +3
India achieved its 50% non-fossil fuel installed capacity target five years ahead of its 2030 goal, with renewables meeting 51.5% of electricity demand in July 2025. 

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