India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Source
Installed Capacity (GW)
Solar power
162.15
Wind power
57.44
Bio power
11.75
Hydro power
57.24
Total
288.58
Renewable energy installed capacity in the country has increased form 76.38 GW in 2014 to 288.58 GW as on 30.06.2026. Source-wise installed capacity under solar, wind and other renewable sources is given below:
So far, a total of 297.36 GW non-fossil fuel sources based electricity capacity has been installed in the country as on 30.06.2026. This includes 288.58 GW renewable energy capacity and 8.78 GW nuclear power capacity.
Since FY 2014 till FY 2026, renewable energy sector in the country has attracted Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) of USD 45.72 Bn (approx.). 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 renewable energy sector.
This information was submitted by the Union Minister of State for Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
