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Clean energy installed capacity in India exceeded fossil fuels for the first time

17 Aug 2026

Capacity data cited from Ember and Global Energy Monitor shows India’s clean energy sources reached 331.7 GW of installed capacity versus 302.0 GW for fossil fuels, giving clean power a majority share of the utility power mix for the first time.

Why it matters

Installed capacity indicates what is being built and financed for future electricity supply, even if coal still dominates current generation.

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