Context:

• International Renewable Energy Agency released the ‘Renewable Energy Statistics 2026’, according to which India ranks third globally in renewable energy capacity after China and the United States.

Global Ranking:

• China: 2,258.02 GW
• United States: 467.92 GW
• India: 250.52 GW

Current Status of Renewable Energy in India:

• As of 31 March 2026, India’s total installed capacity from non-fossil fuel sources stands at 283.46 GW.
• During 2025–26, India generated 1,845.92 billion units (BU) of electricity, with 29.2% (538.97 BU) from non-fossil sources.
• Total renewable energy contribution: 274.68 GW

Break-up:

• Solar Energy: 150.26 GW
• Wind Energy: 56.09 GW
• Bio Energy: 11.75 GW
• Small Hydro: 5.17 GW
• Large Hydro: 51.41 GW
• Nuclear Energy: 8.78 GW

Key Highlights:

• Over 70% of renewable energy capacity is concentrated in six states: Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh.
• Installed renewable capacity grew at a CAGR of 10.93% (2016–2025), while total renewable electricity generation reached 416,823 GWh in FY 2024–25.
• Per capita energy consumption increased from 15,296 MJ (2015–16) to 18,096 MJ (2024–25).
• Transmission & Distribution (T&D) losses declined from 22% (FY16) to 17% (FY25).
• Coal remains the dominant energy source, with supply rising to 552,315 kilotonnes of oil equivalent in FY 2024–25.
• Financial growth: Credit flow to the energy sector increased more than sixfold—from ₹1,688 crore (2021) to ₹10,325 crore (2025).

Panchamrit Targets:

• Announced by Narendra Modi at COP26 (Glasgow, 2021)
• Non-fossil capacity: Achieve 500 GW by 2030
• Renewable share: Meet 50% of energy requirements from renewables by 2030
• Emission reduction: Reduce projected carbon emissions by 1 billion tonnes by 2030
• Carbon intensity: Reduce by over 45% (from 2005 levels) by 2030
• Net Zero: Achieve net zero emissions by 2070