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India Climbs to No. 3 in Renewable Capacity After Record Year of Additions

The surge keeps India on a credible path to its 500 GW clean power goal for 2030.

Where does India stand in achieving its 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030?
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Overview

  • India, which officials said Wednesday moved past Brazil in IRENA's global tally, now trails only China and the United States.
  • The country added 55.29 GW of non-fossil capacity in FY2025–26, lifting the total to 283.46 GW including renewables and nuclear.
  • Solar led the build-out with 44.61 GW added in the year, taking cumulative solar capacity to 150.26 GW.
  • Solar installations hit a monthly record at 6.65 GW in March 2026, with Rajasthan, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu leading.
  • Policy pushes on rooftop and farm solar and new transmission lines aim to reach 500 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030.