India Emerges as World’s 3rd Largest Renewable Energy Powerhouse

India has emerged as the world's third-largest renewable energy powerhouse, trailing only China and the U.S. in total installed renewable capacity. As of fiscal year 2025-26, India's renewable capacity has surpassed 250 gigawatts (GW), contributing to a total non-fossil fuel capacity of nearly 280 GW when including nuclear and large hydro.

The 280-GW total translates to nearly half of India's installed power capacity now coming from non-fossil sources. Industrial Info Resources is tracking 2,613 renewable projects across India, totaling more than US$725 billion of investment.

India's capacity expansion in the 2025-26 fiscal year was fueled by robust growth in solar and wind generation. Notably, India added around 6 GW of wind capacity, one of the highest annual additions recorded in the sector. With this, the country's total installed wind capacity has surpassed 56 GW, reinforcing its position as a leading global wind energy producer.