New Delhi: Renewable energy installed capacity in the country has increased from 76.38 GW in 2014 to 288.58 GW by June 2026, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.The 288.58 GW includes 162.15 solar, 57.44 wind energy, 11.75 GW bio power and 57.24 GW hydro power.Also Read: Govt extends exemption for net metering, open access for renewable energy projects till DecemberMinister of State for New & Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik stated in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, "So far, a total of 297.36 GW non-fossil fuel sources based electricity capacity has been installed in the country as on June 30, 2026. This includes 288.58 GW renewable energy capacity and 8.78 GW nuclear power capacity."He told the House that since FY14 till FY26, the renewable energy sector in the country has attracted Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) of USD 45.72 billion.Also Read: NITI Aayog holds stakeholder consultation on critical mineral demand, supply chain security amid rising clean energy needsAdditionally, 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 the renewable energy sector, he added.
India's renewable energy installed capacity reaches 288.58 GW from 76.38 GW in 2014: Shripad Naik
Renewable energy capacity grew significantly from 2014 to 2026. Solar and wind power form the largest portions of this installed capacity. Foreign direct investment totaling USD 45.72 billion flowed into the sector. Domestic financial institutions also deployed substantial funds towards renewable energy projects. Non-fossil fuel sources now contribute significantly to the nation's electricity generation.
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