India Targets Over 2,000 Gigawatts Power Capacity by 2047 Amid Renewable Surge

India projects total power capacity to top 2,000 gigawatts by 2047, up from about 1,200 gigawatts now, as the government pushes aggressive expansion of generation assets to meet rising demand and climate goals.

Renewable capacity has already reached 290 gigawatts, with solar accounting for roughly 180 gigawatts and wind about 70 gigawatts, reflecting rapid commissioning and the sector’s role in the nation’s clean‑energy target.

Karnataka aims to add 66 gigawatts by 2030, according to Energy Department Additional Chief Secretary Gaurav Gupta, focusing on large‑scale solar parks, hybrid wind‑solar projects and 10‑gigawatt battery storage to stabilize the regional grid.

Grid operators now require renewable producers to pay fees for maintaining connectivity after project delays, while new reliability rules introduced after the system crossed a historic tipping point have unsettled investors but aim to ensure stable integration of future capacity.