India's renewable energy capacity has surged to 300GW, 54% of its total, but transmission shortages are causing significant curtailment. In early 2026, transmission constraints accounted for nearly two-thirds of renewable energy wasted, totaling 300 gigawatt-hours. This mismatch threatens India's 2030 target of 500GW non-fossil capacity, as grid build-out lags behind generation growth.
India's Clean Energy Boom Strains Grid, Wasting Power
Source: BBC