India expected to reach 300 GW renewable energy capacity by August end

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Union Renewable Energy Minister Prahlad Joshi said India is likely to cross 300 GW of renewable energy capacity by the end of August.
He said the country's clean energy growth will be supported by considerable expansion in energy storage.
Government data shows renewable capacity stood at 288.58 GW as of June 30, 2026, led by solar at 162.15 GW.
The minister projected 786 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2035-36, when solar is expected to overtake coal as India's largest installed power source.

Confirmation of India crossing the 300 GW renewable capacity milestone at end-August
Solar capacity touching the projected 175 GW in two to three months
Progress on the 2035-36 targets for battery and pumped storage capacity

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