India''s Renewable Energy Capacity Soars to 288.58 GW

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Jul 21, 2026 19:13

India''s renewable energy installed capacity surged from 76.38 GW in 2014 to 288.58 GW by June 2026. Attracted $45.72B FDI & Rs 12.32L Cr domestic funds.

New Delhi, Jul 21 (PTI) Renewable energy installed capacity in the country has increased from 76.38 GW in 2014 to 288.58 GW by June 2026, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

The 288.58 GW includes 162.15 solar, 57.44 wind energy, 11.75 GW bio power and 57.24 GW hydro power.

Minister of State for New & Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik stated in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, "So far, a total of 297.36 GW non-fossil fuel sources based electricity capacity has been installed in the country as on June 30, 2026. This includes 288.58 GW renewable energy capacity and 8.78 GW nuclear power capacity."

He told the House that since FY14 till FY26, the renewable energy sector in the country has attracted Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) of USD 45.72 billion.

Additionally, during the said period, domestic financial institutions (12 public sector banks, IREDA, PFC, REC, IIFCL, NaBFID and SIDBI) have deployed Rs 12.32 lakh crore towards the renewable energy sector, he added.

Source: PTI By Rediff Money Desk, New Delhi

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