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India’s Non-Fossil Power Capacity Reaches 52.3% as of January 2026

Solar drives capacity growth, but coal still supplies most electricity

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India’s non-fossil energy sources have reached 52.3% of the country’s total installed power capacity of 520.5 GW as of January 2026, while thermal power continues to account for around 70% of electricity generation, according to the Ministry of Power.

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