Non-Fossil Fuels Generates One-Third of India’s Electricity in 2025

Non-fossil fuels sources including wind, solar, small hydro, and nuclear, in 2025 powered one-third of India’s total energy output. The first half of the current fiscal year witnessed a marked rise in its share compared to the same period last year, reported ET Energyworld.

In April-September, 2025, India’s non-fossil fuel domestic generation, excluding thermal and Bhutan imports, stood at 301.3 billion units, accounting for 31.3% of the country’s total electricity. 

India to Remain a Major Export Hub for Key Wind Power Components till 2030 

India will remain a key export hub for inshore wind components, underscoring the country’s expanding role in the global renewable energy supply chain, reported ET Energyworld. 

India currently has more than 20GW of wind turbine manufacturing capacity catering to both domestic demand and export markets. Indian manufacturers account for about 12 per cent of the global nacelle manufacturing capacity, contributing roughly 20GW out of a global total exceeding 165GW. 

India Issues Over 2,000 MW of RE Tenders in October 

India has issued 2,330 MW of renewable energy tenders in October 2025 under the project development category. Meanwhile, over 3,600MW are allocated to various developers, reported Asian power. 

According to the latest data, the tenders issued last month including SECI, invited bids for a 1,200MW/4,800 MW-hour peak power supply tender, consisting of firm and dispatchable renewable energy from ISTS-connected RE projects with co-located storage systems.

JSW Energy Boosts Renewable Capacity, Reaches 13.3 GW Total Installed Capacity 

JSW Energy expanded its renewable energy capacity with 13.3 GW of operational capacity and brought its total capacity to 13,295 MW, with renewable energy now contributing to 57% of the overall capacity, reported ScanX News. 

The company, however, is also facing legal challenges as the Supreme Court denied its request to pause an APTEL decision supporting CERC’s ruling on tariff for its 1000MW battery energy storage system request. 

Germany Signs €50m Debt Swap for Renewable Energy Grid Connection with Egypt 

Germany and Egypt signed €50m debt swap agreements to finance projects to connect two wind power stations to the national grid, reported Daily News Report. The head of  Egyption Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) signed the agreement with an official from German development bank KfW. 

The ministry said the agreement is part of the German government’s support for Egypt’s electricity and renewable energy sector, and its efforts to reduce carbon emissions and transition to clean energy.

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