Renewable capacity nearly quadruples to 288.58 GW since 2014
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Renewable energy installed capacity rose from 76.38 GW in 2014 to 288.58 GW as on 30 June 2026, MNRE told Rajya Sabha. Solar is 162.15 GW, wind 57.44 GW, bio-power 11.75 GW and hydro 57.24 GW. Non-fossil capacity is 297.36 GW including 8.78 GW nuclear.
- As on
- 30 Jun 2026
- RE total
- 288.58 GW (from 76.38 GW in 2014)
- Solar
- 162.15 GW
- Wind
- 57.44 GW
- Hydro
- 57.24 GW
- Bio-power
- 11.75 GW
- Non-fossil
- 297.36 GW (incl. 8.78 GW nuclear)
- Finance
- FDI USD 45.72 bn; domestic FI Rs 12.32 lakh crore (FY 2014 to FY 2026)
Renewable energy installed capacity since 2014: what happened?
The reply presents renewable capacity growth since 2014 and the non-fossil total that adds nuclear. Finance figures cover FDI and lending by named public institutions over the same period.
- Domestic financiers listed include 12 public sector banks, IREDA, PFC, REC, IIFCL, NaBFID and SIDBI.
How is non-fossil capacity built?
- 288.58 GW renewable plus 8.78 GW nuclear equals 297.36 GW non-fossil as on 30 June 2026.
Why does renewable energy installed capacity since 2014 matter?
- Energy: Nearly fourfold RE growth since 2014.
- Finance: Large FDI and domestic credit into RE.
What can Prelims ask on renewable energy installed capacity since 2014?
- RE 76.38 GW (2014) to 288.58 GW (30 Jun 2026).
- Solar 162.15; wind 57.44; hydro 57.24; bio 11.75.
- Non-fossil 297.36 GW incl. nuclear 8.78 GW.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2026-07-21): RE installed capacity rose from 76.38 GW (2014) to 288.58 GW (30 Jun 2026).
- Pace needed for 500 GW non-fossil by 2030.
Quotable data pointRE installed capacity rose from 76.38 GW (2014) to 288.58 GW (30 Jun 2026).
PIB: MNRE: RE capacity since 2014, 21 Jul 2026
Exam angle
Prelims: RE capacity.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
As on 30 June 2026, India's renewable energy installed capacity was
Answer (c) & explanation
MNRE, 21 Jul 2026. 297.36 GW is non-fossil including nuclear.
Questions students ask about this
What is India's RE capacity as on 30 June 2026?
288.58 GW.
What was it in 2014?
76.38 GW.
How much non-fossil capacity is installed?
297.36 GW, including 8.78 GW of nuclear.
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Official source: PIB: MNRE: RE capacity since 2014, 21 Jul 2026
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