July 21, 2026 7:07 PM

India’s renewable energy capacity rises nearly fourfold to 288.58 GW since 2014

India's installed renewable energy capacity has nearly quadrupled over the past 12 years, increasing from 76.38 GW in 2014 to 288.58 GW as of June 30, 2026, according to information presented in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. The figures, shared by Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik in a written reply, highlight the rapid expansion of the country's clean energy sector as India continues to pursue its energy transition and climate goals. Solar energy has emerge...