India’s total installed power generation capacity is 472 gigawatts (GW) and by the end of 2025 half of this is expected to come from clean sources like solar, wind and hydro. This marks a major step in reducing reliance on fossil fuels and cutting carbon emissions. According to a Zee Business news report, the progress was outlined during the India Energy Storage Week (IESW) 2025 held in New Delhi, where government officials and industry leaders highlighted the strides made in renewable energy and the growing urgency to build large-scale energy storage infrastructure.

India’s rapid growth in solar, wind, and hydroelectric power has pushed the country close to the 50% renewable share within its energy mix. However, this increase in generation capacity is now being paired with a strategic push to scale up energy storage systems. These systems are critical for balancing supply and demand, ensuring grid stability, and enabling uninterrupted clean energy delivery.

Industry data indicates a sharp focus on expanding storage capabilities. Around 3,300 MW of storage equivalent to 8,500 MWh are already under development and an additional 12,500 MW or approximately 42,000 MWh is currently under tender.

This expansion is part of a broader national plan to scale up energy storage to nearly 74 GW by 2031–32. The push is also supported by a significant drop in storage costs in recent years, making such technologies more economically feasible and scalable.

Alongside storage, India is ramping up its green hydrogen programme. Backed by the Rs 19,744 crore National Green Hydrogen Mission, the country aims to produce 10 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen and install 60 GW to 100 GW of electrolyser capacity. This initiative is designed to boost domestic manufacturing, cut reliance on fossil fuel imports, and enhance India’s presence in global clean energy markets.

With a growing pipeline of renewable energy and storage projects, combined with strong policy momentum, India is laying the foundation for a robust, low-carbon and self-sustaining energy ecosystem. The developments showcased at IESW 2025 reflect a strategic shift from merely increasing renewable generation to building an integrated and future-ready energy infrastructure.

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India on track to hit 50% renewable energy target of 472 GW by year-end: Power Minister Khattar