10 May 2026

India achieves milestone in renewable energy: 220 GW installed capacity

UPSC
Banking
Environment
Energy
Economy

Summary

Ministry of New & Renewable Energy: India crossed 220 GW of non-fossil-fuel power capacity. Solar 110 GW + Wind 50 GW + Hydro 47 GW + Bio + nuclear. Target 500 GW by 2030.

Why it matters

UPSC GS-3 (Energy, Environment). India's NDC commitment (COP21 Paris Agreement) and updated COP26 Glasgow pledges.