India's installed non-fossil fuel power capacity has surpassed 300 GW, accounting for over 54% of the country's total electricity generation capacity, a senior Union government official said on August 24.

As of July 31, 2026, the figure stood at 300.50 GW, putting India more than 60% of the way toward its target of 500 GW by 2030, according to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).

Solar led the mix at 164.59 GW, followed by wind at 58.14 GW and hydropower at 57.24 GW, data showed. Nuclear and bio-power provided additional support to the grid.

The milestone was announced at the first regional roadshow for the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026 (BRE Summit), held in Jaipur as part of a nationwide outreach campaign ahead of the event scheduled in New Delhi over November 2-5.

Speaking at the event, MNRE Joint Secretary Rajesh Kulhari described India's clean energy transition as a shared national mission, with resource-rich states such as Rajasthan playing a key role.

He added that regional roadshows help align state capabilities with national targets, and noted the BRE Summit would bring the entire renewable energy value chain together, offering a platform to convert policy goals into bankable projects, cross-border investments and technological partnerships.

Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited Chairman and Managing Director Rohit Gupta said the state was moving beyond standalone solar projects and working to build an investment ecosystem for wind-solar hybrid infrastructure, battery energy storage and emerging green fuels such as green hydrogen.

While the capacity growth marks significant progress toward long-term energy security, the renewable sector continues to face practical hurdles that affect project viability.

Grid congestion remains a key concern, as transmission infrastructure has struggled to keep pace with the rapid addition of solar and wind projects. This has led to power curtailment, with estimated losses in the renewable sector reaching 45 billion rupees ($471 million) since February 2025, recent reports showed.

The financial health of state distribution companies also remains a critical monitorable. Payment delays by state-owned utilities often create cash flow pressure for power generators, affecting their ability to service debt and fund future capital spending.

Looking ahead, the private sector is expected to play an increasingly important role, potentially accounting for 63% of the additional capacity required to meet the 2030 targets.