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Record Solar Power Growth Fuels Milestone
Solar power installations surged in fiscal year 2025-26, reaching 44.61 GW, boosted by a record 6.65 GW added in March alone. This significant solar expansion shows India's strong push towards its clean energy goals.
Wind Energy Achieves Unprecedented Installation Pace
Wind power capacity also hit a new high, with 6.05 GW installed in FY26, exceeding the previous record of 5.2 GW from 2016-17. These strong results in both solar and wind signal a broad expansion strategy for renewable sources.
Overall Capacity Jumps Past 280 GW
Across all sources, renewable energy additions surpassed 50 GW in FY26. This brings the total non-hydro capacity to 223.27 GW, and the overall capacity, including large hydro projects, to 283.46 GW. Within this, rooftop solar installations alone exceeded 25 GW, reaching 25.73 GW.
Minister Highlights India's Clean Energy Drivers
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi pointed to Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) from solar as a key driver, adding 16.3 GW to the year's capacity. Initiatives like PM KUSUM and rooftop solar programs supported this crucial segment.
Record Annual Increase in Clean Energy Capacity
The increase of 55.29 GW in non-fossil fuel capacity during FY26 represents the largest yearly jump on record, far exceeding the previous high of 29.5 GW in FY25. This strong progress reinforces India's role in the global shift to cleaner energy.