India’s bioenergy sector is growing: CBG, biomass and waste-to-energy
India reported 11.75 GW of bio-power capacity, alongside a growing ecosystem of registered compressed-biogas plants, biomass cogeneration and waste-to-energy projects.
Renewable energy is more than sunlight and wind.
As of 31 July 2026, India’s bio-power capacity stood at 11.75 GW. The sector includes biomass cogeneration, waste-to-energy and compressed-biogas pathways that turn suitable biological and organic material into useful energy.
By 13 August 2026, 1,929 CBG/Bio-CNG plants had been registered, with 217 commissioned and 357 under construction.
Different resources, different roles.
Government data lists 9,821 MW of bagasse-based cogeneration and 1,049 MW of non-bagasse biomass cogeneration. Grid-connected waste-to-energy capacity stood at around 324 MW, while off-grid plants contributed another 554 MW.
These technologies suit different feedstock and operating conditions. A strong project starts with the resource stream, collection system, end use and operating model—not just the nameplate rating.
Bioenergy and solar can complement each other.
Solar captures energy from sunlight; bioenergy recovers useful energy from appropriate organic resources. Where reliable feedstock and operating infrastructure exist, the technologies can complement one another within a broader system that also includes storage and intelligent energy controls.