India’s renewable landscape reaches 203GW in October

India’s collective renewable energy capacity saw an annual surge of 24.2 GW or 13.5 per cent aligning with India’s ambitious targets in the field of renewable energy sector, reaching 203.18 GW in October 2024 as compared to 178.98 GW in the corresponding period last year, as per an official statement ministry of new and renewable energy.
The total non-fossil fuel capacity, inclusive of nuclear energy, rose to 211.36 GW in the current fiscal year, compared to 186.46 GW in 2023, it stated.

Solar capacity

The solar sector experienced a significant growth of 20.1 GW (27.9 per cent), rising from 72.02 GW in October 2023 to 92.12 GW in October 2024. As per the statement, the total solar capacity, including projects under implementation and tendered, now stands at 250.57 GW, reflecting a significant rise from 166.49 GW last year.

Wind capacity

Wind energy also showed consistent growth, with its installed capacity rising by 7.8 per cent, from 44.29 GW in October 2023 to 47.72 GW in October 2024. Total capacity in the pipeline for wind projects has now reached 72.35 GW.

Hydro capacity

Major hydro projects have contributed 46.93 GW to India’s renewable portfolio till October 2024, while nuclear power capacity stands at 8.18 GW.
Between April and October 2024, India added 12.6 GW of renewable energy capacity. In October 2024 alone, 1.72 GW was installed, signaling an accelerated transition to renewable energy.
The renewable energy projects under implementation and tendered saw significant expansion, with 143.94 GW under implementation and 89.69 GW tendered as of October 2024.
This marks a significant rise from the 99.08 GW under implementation and 55.13 GW tendered as of October 2023, demonstrating steady progress toward India’s clean energy goals.