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India Surpasses 50% Renewable Goal, Faces Coal Challenges

10/12/2025

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India achieved its target of 50% non-fossil power capacity five years early, driven by renewable investments.
Solar-module manufacturing capacity has surpassed 100 GW, signaling rapid scale-up of India's solar industry.
Coal continues to dominate electricity generation at 74%, and India faces grid integration challenges as demand grows.
The government pursues a just transition, balancing coal-region stability with net-zero by 2070 and international finance and technology transfer.

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Story summary

India achieved its target of 50% non-fossil power capacity five years early, driven by renewable investments.
Solar-module manufacturing capacity has surpassed 100 GW, signaling rapid scale-up of India's solar industry.
Coal continues to dominate electricity generation at 74%, and India faces grid integration challenges as demand grows.
The government pursues a just transition, balancing coal-region stability with net-zero by 2070 and international finance and technology transfer.