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India's Renewable Energy Capacity Hits 200 GW Milestone, Accounts for 46.3%


India's total electricity generation capacity has reached 452.69 GW, with renewable energy contributing a significant portion of the overall power mix.

These bioenergy projects are vital for utilising agricultural waste and other organic materials to generate power, further diversifying India’s clean energy sources. Together, these renewable resources are helping the country reduce its dependence on traditional fossil fuels while driving progress towards a more sustainable and resilient energy future. Rajasthan leads the pack with an impressive 29.98 GW of installed renewable energy capacity, capitalising on its extensive land and abundant sunlight.

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