India’s installed power capacity has increased by nearly 36% over the past five years, primarily due to significant growth in renewable energy, according to a report from the Reserve Bank of India.
NEW DELHI – India’s installed power capacity has surged nearly 36 percent over the past five years, largely driven by a remarkable increase in renewable energy sources, as highlighted in a recent report by the Reserve Bank of India.
The Central Bank noted that India achieved the highest annual addition to its renewable capacity on record in calendar year 2025.
Data from the Central Electricity Authority reveals that renewable energy additions rose significantly from 5.6 gigawatts (GW) in 2020 to 14.4 GW in 2021, and further to 16.4 GW in 2022. In 2023, the growth moderated to 13 GW, but it accelerated again to 28.6 GW in 2024 and reached a record 48.6 GW in 2025. The report indicates that solar energy installations accounted for the majority of these gains.
In contrast, additions to fossil fuel capacity have remained modest, fluctuating between 1 and 4 GW annually. Nuclear energy contributions have been small but consistent from 2023 onward. This data suggests a gradual transition in India’s energy mix towards cleaner and more sustainable sources.
Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, has actively promoted investment opportunities in India’s clean energy sector at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. He urged global investors to consider the potential of renewable-powered hydrogen hubs, integrated energy projects, and port-based export infrastructure.
This substantial growth in renewable energy capacity reflects India’s commitment to enhancing its energy landscape and reducing reliance on fossil fuels, aligning with global sustainability goals.
According to IANS, the ongoing developments in India’s energy sector signal a promising future for renewable energy investments and a shift towards a more sustainable energy framework.