India is making a major shift in how it produces electricity. So far in 2025, the country has generated record amounts of power from clean sources like solar, wind, hydro, and nuclear, allowing it to rely less on coal, gas, and imported fuels.

Between January and June, India produced 236 terawatt-hours (TWh) of clean electricity—20% more than the same period in 2024. During the same time, electricity from fossil fuels fell by around 4%, totaling roughly 691 TWh. Wind and solar were the biggest drivers, with wind output up 29% to 47.2 TWh and solar rising 25% to 85 TWh. Hydropower and nuclear also contributed to the growth, with nuclear generation reaching 29 TWh and hydro up 14% from last year.

Coal-fired electricity dropped slightly by 3% to 675 TWh, and gas-fired power fell sharply by 34% to about 14 TWh. These changes come as India faces pressure to reduce its reliance on imported energy, including Russian oil and U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG).

Seasonal trends suggest clean energy could provide more than 30% of India’s electricity during July through September. In June alone, clean sources made up 31% of the total electricity mix—a record for that month—and pushed fossil fuel use below 70% for the first time.

Experts say the growth of domestic solar, wind, and nuclear capacity, along with local production of batteries and solar panels, could help India cut down further on imports while keeping up with rising electricity demand. While coal-fired generation may still increase to meet overall consumption, the share of fossil fuels in India’s energy mix may have already peaked, marking a significant milestone in the country’s clean energy journey.

This shift not only strengthens India’s energy security but also positions the country to manage global pressures on oil and gas imports, supporting a greener and more self-reliant electricity system.