Renewable surge stalled: India adds 26.8 GW power but grid expansion lags

Of the 26.8 GW installed this year, renewable energy accounts for 20.1 GW, followed by coal or other thermal projects of 3.6 GW, hydro capacity of 2.4 GW and nuclear power of 700 MW. Weak transmission infrastructure threatens Indias 500 GW non-fossil target by 2030.