New Delhi, 18 February (H.S.): Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi announced on Wednesday that India's non-fossil fuel-based electricity generation capacity has exceeded 272 gigawatts, including 141 GW from solar and 55 GW from wind energy.India and the United Kingdom launched the India-UK Offshore Wind Taskforce on Wednesday under Vision 2035 to accelerate collaboration in offshore wind development as part of their expansive clean energy partnership.

UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy and British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron were present at the event.At the launch of the India-UK Offshore Wind Taskforce, Joshi emphasized that offshore wind energy can become a robust pillar of India's clean and self-reliant energy future. He revealed that India added over 35 GW of solar capacity and 4.61 GW of wind capacity in the current financial year 2025-26.Joshi highlighted that India achieved 50 percent of its total installed electricity capacity from non-fossil sources last year—five years ahead of its Nationally Determined Contribution target.

These figures reflect clear policy frameworks, institutional coordination, and investor-industry confidence, marking a crucial step toward 500 GW renewable energy by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2070.The minister elaborated that India's current non-fossil capacity exceeds 272 GW, with solar contributing over 141 GW and wind 55 GW. He cited the scale through initiatives like PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, providing rooftop solar to nearly 30 lakh households in under two years, and PM Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan, solarizing 21 lakh pumps.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar