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India Surpasses Brazil, Ranks 3rd Globally in Renewable Energy Capacity

India has overtaken Brazil to secure the third position globally for installed renewable energy capacity. The country has already met its target of sourcing 50% of its cumulative electric power capacity from non-fossil fuels, achieving this milestone five years ahead of its 2030 schedule. A record annual addition of 6.05 GW of wind capacity was achieved in the last fiscal year. The government is also advancing its National Green Hydrogen Mission with a goal to produce 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030.

Key Points: India Ranks 3rd in World for Renewable Energy Installed Capacity

  • Ranked 3rd globally in renewable capacity
  • 50% non-fossil power target met 5 years early
  • Record 6.05 GW wind capacity added in FY26
  • Green Hydrogen Mission aims for 5 MMT annual production by 2030
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Indian surpasses Brazil to rank 3rd in world in installed Renewable Energy Capacity: Pralhad Joshi

India overtakes Brazil for 3rd place in global renewable energy capacity, achieving 50% non-fossil power five years ahead of its 2030 target.

"India has surpassed Brazil to rank third globally, in Renewable Energy Installed Capacity - Pralhad Joshi"

New Delhi, April 8

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Pralhad Joshi, on Wednesday said India has surpassed Brazil to rank third globally, in Renewable Energy Installed Capacity, according to the Renewable Energy Statistics 2026, a press release by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said.

Joshi said India's total power generation during 2025-26 (up to March 2026) reached 1,845.921 BU. The share of non-fossil fuels in total generation reached 29.2% in 2025-26 (538.97 BU). India achieved the milestone of 50% of its cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel sources in June 2025, five years ahead of the 2030 target set under its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the Paris Agreement.

In line with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement at COP26, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is working towards achieving 500 GW of installed electricity capacity from non-fossil sources by 2030, the press release said.

Further the Ministry said, the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) was approved by the Cabinet with an initial outlay of Rs 19,744 crore up to the year 2029-30. The objective of the Mission by 2030 is to produce at least 5 Million Metric Tonnes per Annum of Green Hydrogen. Further, the expected outcomes of the Mission include RE capacity addition of 125 GW, over Rs. 8 lakh crores in total investments, creation of over 6 lakh full time jobs and aversion of 50 MMT per annum of CO2 emissions.

Talking about wind energy, the Ministry noted that India achieved the highest-ever annual wind capacity addition of 6.05 GW during FY 2025-26 (46% higher than FY 2024-25, 4.15 GW). Cumulative installed wind power capacity has crossed 56 GW, positioning India as 4th rank in terms of Global Installed Wind Turbine Capacity. Capex of Rs. 500 crores was allocated under Wind GBI Scheme. The Generation-Based Incentive scheme is a renewable energy policy by India's Ministry of New and Renewable Energy designed to promote wind and solar power by providing financial incentives per unit (kWh) of electricity fed into the grid.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone working in the solar sector, I've seen the growth firsthand. The push for renewables is creating so many jobs. The 6 lakh jobs figure from the Hydrogen Mission is promising. My only request: streamline the land acquisition and grid connectivity processes at the state level to maintain this momentum.
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Vikram M
Great numbers on paper, but what about the reliability? In my city, we still face power cuts during peak summer. Installed capacity is one thing, but consistent and affordable power supply is another. Hope the focus shifts to storage solutions and grid modernization with the same intensity.
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Priya S
Wind energy growth of 46% year-on-year is impressive! Being 4th in global wind capacity is no small feat. This, along with solar, can really help reduce our import dependence on fossil fuels. A step towards true energy security and cleaner air for our children. Well done to all the engineers and workers involved!
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Rohit P
The 500 GW by 2030 target is ambitious. The progress is good, but we need to ensure the manufacturing for all this—solar panels, wind turbines, electrolyzers for hydrogen—happens largely in India. "Make in India" for renewables is crucial for long-term sustainability and job creation.
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Michael C
This is a significant global contribution to climate goals. Averting 50 MMT of CO2 annually through the Hydrogen Mission is substantial. India's scale makes its green transition one of the most important to watch. Hoping other developing nations can learn from this model.

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