Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi announced that India has surpassed Brazil to secure the third position globally, following China and the United States.

As per the Renewable Energy Statistics 2026, based on data as of December 2025, India's total installed renewable energy capacity stands at 250.52 GW.

China leads the rankings with a massive 2,258.02 GW, followed by the United States at 467.92 GW. India is now ahead of Brazil, which has a capacity of 228.20 GW, and Germany at 199.92 GW.

The achievement reflects India's steady progress in expanding clean energy infrastructure and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

The minister highlighted that India added 55.3 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity during the financial year 2025-26, marking one of the highest annual additions in recent years.

As of March 31, India's total installed non-fossil fuel capacity reached 283.46 GW. This includes 274.68 GW from renewable sources and 8.78 GW from nuclear power.

Within the renewable segment, solar energy dominates with 150.26 GW, followed by wind energy at 56.09 GW. Other sources include 11.75 GW from bioenergy, 5.17 GW from small hydropower, and 51.41 GW from large hydropower projects.

India has also made significant strides in increasing the share of renewable energy in electricity generation. In July 2025, the country recorded its highest-ever renewable energy contribution, meeting 51.5% of the total electricity demand of 203 GW.

During the financial year 2025-26 (up to March 2026), India's total power generation reached 1,845.921 billion units (BU). Of this, non-fossil fuel sources contributed 538.97 BU, accounting for 29.2% of the total generation.

This marks a steady rise in clean energy adoption across the country.

India achieved a major milestone in June 2025 by reaching 50% of its cumulative installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources — five years ahead of its 2030 target under its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the Paris Agreement.

The government is now working towards an even more ambitious goal of achieving 500 GW of installed electricity capacity from non-fossil sources by 2030, in line with commitments made at global climate forums.

Additionally, India is planning to upgrade its NDC targets for the 2031-2035 period. The proposed goals include a 47% reduction in emissions intensity, ensuring 60% of electricity capacity from non-fossil sources by 2035, and creating a carbon sink of 3.5 to 4 billion tonnes of CO₂ equivalent.

India's rise to the third position globally in renewable energy capacity highlights its growing leadership in clean energy transition. With strong policy support and ambitious targets, the country is on track to further strengthen its position while contributing significantly to global climate goals.