Environment / EconomyGS-3
10 January 2026India's Clean Energy Record: 266.78 GW Capacity in 2025
Syllabus: Energy and Infrastructure
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
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India registered a record-breaking year in 2025 with non-fossil fuel installed capacity rising by 22.6% to reach 266.78 GW.
⚛️Static Concepts
Panchamrit TargetsParis AgreementNational Solar Mission
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Prelims-Oriented Points
- Total Non-Fossil Capacity: 266.78 GW (as of end 2025).
- Growth: 22.6% increase over 2024 (49.12 GW added).
- Solar: 135.81 GW (38.8% growth).
- Wind: 54.51 GW.
- Target: 500 GW non-fossil capacity by 2030.
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Examiner's Trap: Solar capacity is now significantly higher than Wind capacity.
Quick Data Points
266.78 GW Non-Fossil Capacity
135.81 GW Solar Capacity
500 GW Target by 2030
Mains Value Addition
GS-3: Infrastructure: Energy; Conservation.- Energy Transition: Rapid growth (22.6%) indicates India is on track for 500 GW by 2030.
- Diversification: Significant contributions from Solar, Wind, and Hydro ensure a balanced mix.
- Self-Reliance: Reducing dependence on fossil fuel imports.
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