New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- India's installed power generation capacity has reached 505,023 MW as of October 31, 2025, with over 50% derived from non-fossil sources, according to Minister of State for Power, Shripad Yesso Naik.

The achievement, marked in June 2025, is a significant milestone, surpassing the country's Nationally Determined Contributions target by more than five years.

This transition towards non-fossil fuels is crucial for addressing climate change and ensuring energy security while supporting economic growth in line with India's goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2070.

The government is taking steps to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030, which includes waiving certain transmission charges for solar, wind, and ...