# International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-21**: UN Climate Chief Addresses Press in New Delhi — Simon Stiell touts India's clean energy achievements, calls for accelerated investment in grids, storage, and electrification to secure economic growth and energy security.
- **2026**: India Hits 50% Non-Fossil Fuel Installed Capacity — India's installed electricity capacity from non-fossil sources reaches 50%, achieving a target originally set for 2030 five years ahead of schedule.
- **2025**: Renewable Energy Saves India $18 Billion in Fuel Costs — IRENA data for the fiscal year shows India saved $18 billion in fossil fuel imports thanks to its renewable energy deployment.
- **2014**: Solar Capacity Baseline — Base year from which India's solar capacity has grown more than fifty-fold, and manufacturing capacity seventy-five-fold, according to UNFCCC.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### India saves $18B in fossil fuel costs as clean energy capacity hits 50% ahead of 2030 target
2026-07-22 00:16:34 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

India's rapid clean energy build-out has saved $18 billion in fossil fuel imports and brought non-fossil power to half of installed capacity, the UN climate chief reveals. The milestone, achieved five years early, positions India as a 'solar superpower' and a linchpin for global climate goals.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/india-clean-energy-savings-18b-50-percent-capacity

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