Mission 500 GW: India’s Massive Leap Toward a Greener Future

India is on course to achieve its target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel power capacity by 2030, with a strong pipeline of solar, wind, hydro, and nuclear projects, according to Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) Secretary Santosh Sarangi.

At present, India has approximately 260 GW of installed non-fossil capacity. The remaining 240 GW is expected to come largely from solar power, accounting for about 160 GW, while wind energy is projected to contribute around 30 GW, with the balance added through hydro and nuclear sources. Sarangi noted that the target could even be surpassed if proposed data centre projects materialise, as growing electricity demand from data centres and industries pursuing decarbonisation drives additional clean energy deployment.

India is also strengthening its focus on energy storage, with plans to install around 41 GW of battery storage capacity by 2030. Highlighting India’s growing leadership in green energy, the MNRE Secretary said the country has achieved the world’s lowest prices for green ammonia, underscoring its global competitiveness. In addition, India’s solar manufacturing capacity is expected to expand rapidly, positioning the country as the world’s second-largest solar manufacturer by 2026.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.