Bharat RE Summit 2026: PM sets a new goal of another 500 GW of non-fossil capacity
PM Narendra Modi opened the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi (2–5 November), held with the 9th International Solar Alliance Assembly. He set a goal of adding another 500 GW of non-fossil capacity over the next 10–11 years, beyond the COP26 target of 500 GW by 2030. MNRE puts India’s non-fossil installed capacity at 310 GW, including 171 GW solar and 60 GW wind.
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- Venue: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, 2–5 November 2026
- Non-fossil capacity now 310 GW (solar 171 GW, wind 60 GW)
- Existing target: 500 GW non-fossil by 2030 (announced at COP26)
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
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