One in Five Units of Electricity Came From Renewables in July
What Happened
Renewable energy sources, including solar, wind and biomass, contributed 19.9% of India’s total electricity generation in July, the highest monthly share on record. Renewable generation rose to 36,355 MW, up from 27,835 MW a year earlier, reflecting more than 30% year-on-year growth.
Key Takeaways
"The milestone highlights the success of India’s green energy transition. However, coal and other thermal sources still supplied about 66% of electricity generation, showing that conventional power remains essential for meeting rising demand while renewable capacity continues to expand. Renewable energy now accounts for over 42% of India’s installed power capacity, while total non-fossil capacity (including hydro and nuclear) has reached about 295 GW.