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India crosses 300 GW of non-fossil capacity, but grid pressure remains the next test
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India’s renewable surge will now face scrutiny over grid bottlenecks, storage gaps and execution speed.

This is a major energy-transition milestone, but the next challenge is whether the grid, storage and distribution system can keep up.

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This is a major energy-transition milestone, but the next challenge is whether the grid, storage and distribution system can keep up.

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India has crossed 300.50 GW of non-fossil electricity capacity, according to the Centre, putting it over 60% of its 500 GW target for 2030. Solar leads the mix at 164.59 GW, followed by wind, hydropower, bio-power and nuclear. The country also added a record 55.29 GW in 2025-26, while renewable generation rose to 477.79 billion units.

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India crosses 300 GW of non-fossil capacity, but grid pressure remains the next test

The country has passed 60% of its 2030 target, led by solar, wind and a record annual addition.

Hindustan Times·1h ago
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