Clean energy meets over half of India’s power demand again, on 6 July 2026
Key facts
- Clean sources met over 50% of India's electricity demand on 6 July 2026, said Minister Pralhad Joshi.
- CEEW says this happened at 11:46 am, when demand stood at 221.5 GW.
- It is the second straight year that India has crossed this mark.
Why it matters
[Environment] Clean energy here means solar, wind, hydro and nuclear power. India reached 50% non-fossil installed capacity in 2025, five years ahead of its 2030 target. Daytime solar now pushes the share above half at peak hours.
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