India’s total installed power generation capacity reached 520,511 MW as of 31 January 2026. Non-fossil fuel sources now contribute 52.3% of the total capacity, while fossil fuel sources account for 47.7%. During FY 2025–26 (till January 2026), India added 52,536.49 MW of new generation capacity, with solar energy contributing the largest share. Renewable energy sources together account for 50.6% of the total installed capacity, reflecting India’s transition toward clean energy and its commitment to global climate goals.
India’s power generation capacity continues to expand rapidly as the country increases investment in clean energy.
As of 31 January 2026, India’s total installed electricity generation capacity reached 5,20,511 MW (520 GW). The energy mix shows an important transition:
• Non-fossil fuel sources: 2,71,969 MW (52.3%)
• Fossil fuel sources: 2,48,542 MW (47.7%)
This means more than half of India’s power capacity now comes from clean or low-carbon sources.
During FY 2025–26 (till January 2026), India added 52,536.49 MW of new generation capacity. Major additions include:
• Solar power: 34,955 MW
• Wind power: 4,612 MW
• Hydro power: 3,370 MW
• Coal: 8,810 MW
• Nuclear: 700 MW
Renewable energy sources including solar, wind, bio-power and small hydro together account for over 50% of the installed capacity.
Solar energy alone contributes 1,40,602 MW, making it the largest renewable energy source in India.
This progress supports India’s commitments under the Paris Climate Agreement and the target of 500 GW non-fossil capacity by 2030.
The information was provided in Lok Sabha by the Minister of State for Power, Shripad Naik.
• India’s total power capacity: 520 GW (5,20,511 MW)
• Non-fossil sources share: 52.3%
• Renewable energy share: 50.6%
• Solar energy: 1,40,602 MW installed capacity
• Coal remains largest single source: 2,21,210 MW
• FY 2025-26 capacity addition: 52,536 MW
• Solar contributed the largest new addition
• Nuclear capacity: 8,780 MW
India’s Energy Mix
• Energy mix means the share of different energy sources used for power generation
• Major categories: fossil fuels and non-fossil fuels
• Fossil fuels include coal, gas, diesel and lignite
• Non-fossil sources include renewable energy and nuclear
• Renewable sources include solar, wind, hydro and biomass
• Increasing renewable share helps reduce carbon emissions
1.India’s total installed power generation capacity as of January 2026 is approximately:
A) 420 GW
B) 520 GW
C) 620 GW
D) 720 GW
Answer: B
2.Which energy source added the highest new capacity in FY 2025–26?
A) Wind
B) Coal
C) Solar
D) Hydro
Answer: C
3.Non-fossil fuel sources account for approximately what percentage of India’s power capacity?
A) 32%
B) 41%
C) 52%
D) 67%
Answer: C
4.Which energy source is the largest renewable energy contributor in India?
A) Wind
B) Solar
C) Hydro
D) Biomass
Answer: B
5.India’s clean energy expansion supports which global agreement?
A) Kyoto Protocol
B) Montreal Protocol
C) Paris Climate Agreement
D) Basel Convention
Answer: C
Q. India has committed to achieving how much non-fossil fuel electricity capacity by 2030?
Answer: 500 GW
Students often confuse renewable energy share with non-fossil fuel share.
Non-fossil includes renewables + nuclear, while renewable excludes nuclear.
Questions usually ask about India’s energy mix, renewable capacity, solar capacity, and 2030 clean energy targets.