India's Green Power Surge: Non-Fossil Fuels Hit ONE-THIRD Output! Massive Growth Unveiled!

India's electricity generation from non-fossil fuel sources, including wind, solar, hydro, and nuclear power, has significantly increased, now accounting for approximately 31.3% of the country's total power output in the first half of the current fiscal year.

During April-September 2025, non-fossil domestic generation reached 301.3 billion units (BU), out of a total of 962.53 BU. This is a substantial jump from the 258.26 BU (27.1% share) recorded in the same period last year. Large hydro generation saw a 13.2% increase, while other renewable sources combined grew by 23.4%. Nuclear generation experienced a minor decline of 3.7%.

Gujarat led in total renewable energy generation with 36.19 BU, followed by Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. India's installed capacity from non-fossil fuel sources has now crossed 250 GW, representing more than half of the total installed capacity (around 500 GW) and putting the nation halfway towards its 2030 goal of 500 GW from these sources. Renewable capacity (excluding large hydro and nuclear) reached 197 GW by September 30, 2025. In October 2025, the renewable energy sector attracted approximately $1.2 billion in investments.

Impact: This surge in clean energy generation is crucial for India's climate commitments and energy security. It signals robust growth opportunities for companies involved in renewable energy development, manufacturing, and infrastructure, potentially leading to increased investment and higher valuations in the sector. Impact Rating: 7/10

Difficult Terms: Non-fossil fuel sources: Energy sources that do not burn fossil fuels like coal, oil, or natural gas. They include renewable sources like wind, solar, and hydro, as well as nuclear power. Fiscal year: A 12-month period for accounting and financial reporting. In India, it typically runs from April 1 to March 31. Billion units (BU): A unit of electricity measurement, where one unit is equal to one kilowatt-hour (kWh). BU is used to measure large quantities of electricity generation. Installed capacity: The maximum output a power plant can generate under ideal conditions, measured in gigawatts (GW). GW (Gigawatt): A unit of power equal to one billion watts. It is used to measure the capacity of electricity generation plants. GW h (Gigawatt-hour): A unit of energy, representing the generation or consumption of one gigawatt of power over one hour.