India’s green energy capacity up 138% between FY14 and FY23
India has made big strides in the green energy sector over the last decade with renewable power constituting 43% of the total installed power capacity in 2022-23, up from 31% in 2014-15, data from the Central Electricity Authority showed.
The total renewable energy installed capacity has reached 180 gigawatt (GW) in 2023 against 75.5 GW in 2014, as per data. The percentage of fossil fuel-based power has reduced to 57% from 69% in 2014-15.
The government has now set a target to triple its renewable energy share to 500 GW by 2030, aiming to add 50 GW of renewable energy capacity every year.
