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60% of 2030 target: India hits 300 GW clean energy milestone as solar capacity skyrockets
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Fusion42 · 27 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
India has achieved 300 GW of non-fossil fuel-based electricity capacity by July 2026, reaching over 60% of its 2030 target of 500 GW. Solar power led this surge with a significant expansion, supported by growth in wind energy, propelling renewable generation to over 54% of the country's total electricity capacity.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy, and 2 sources have reported it between 9 Aug 2026 and 10 Aug 2026.
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India’s swift solar build-out signals a vast market opening for clean energy ventures and supply chains. You must align now with India’s growth to stay ahead in clean power deployment and scale opportunities.
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2 sources · first reported 9 Aug 2026 · latest 10 Aug 2026
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