India to cross 300 GW non-fossil fuel capacity soon: Pralhad Joshi
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · IR
Why in news
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced that India will soon cross the 300 GW mark in non-fossil fuel capacity, up from 75 GW. He highlighted massive growth in solar and wind energy and invited global investors to the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit 2026.
Background
India has been rapidly expanding its renewable energy capacity as part of its commitment to the Paris Agreement and its target of 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. The country has seen significant growth in solar and wind power installations.
Key facts
India's non-fossil fuel capacity has grown from 75 GW to 297.36 GW.
The country is set to cross the 300 GW mark soon.
Solar and wind energy have contributed massively to this growth.
The announcement was made at the curtain-raiser for the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit 2026.
Global investors were invited to participate in the summit.
Prelims pointers
- Bharat Renewable Energy Summit 2026
- Non-fossil fuel capacity target: 500 GW by 2030
- Current non-fossil fuel capacity: 297.36 GW
- Paris Agreement commitments
Mains angles
- Discuss India's progress towards its renewable energy targets and the role of government initiatives.
- Critically examine the challenges in achieving 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
- Evaluate the impact of renewable energy growth on India's energy security and climate goals.