Renewable energy drives growth as over 11% capacity added in 10 months; solar leads with nearly 35,000 MW
TFP Bureau, New Delhi, February 15,2026: India has achieved a major milestone in its power sector, with total generation capacity addition crossing 50,000 MW in the current financial year 2025–26, underscoring the country’s accelerating transition towards clean and sustainable energy.
According to official data released on Saturday, a record 52,537 MW of power generation capacity from all sources was added during FY 2025–26 up to January 31, marking the highest-ever capacity addition in a single financial year. This surpasses the previous record of 34,054 MW added during FY 2024–25.
A significant share of the new capacity has come from renewable energy sources, highlighting the government’s sustained push for green power. Of the total capacity added, 39,657 MW has been contributed by renewables. Solar energy alone accounted for 34,955 MW, while 4,613 MW was added through wind power projects during the period.
Officials said the latest figures indicate that more than 11 per cent has been added to the country’s total installed power capacity in just 10 months, reflecting the rapid pace of infrastructure development in the energy sector.
As of January 31, 2026, India’s total installed power generation capacity stands at 520,510.95 MW. This includes 248,541.62 MW from fossil fuel-based sources, while non-fossil fuel capacity has reached 271,969.33 MW, reinforcing India’s commitment to cleaner energy.
The renewable energy segment alone now accounts for 263,189.33 MW, making it the dominant contributor to the national power mix. In addition, nuclear power capacity stands at 8,780 MW, providing a stable and low-carbon source of base-load electricity.
Energy sector experts said the record-breaking capacity addition reflects strong policy support, improved project execution, and rising private investment, particularly in solar and wind power. The sharp rise in renewable capacity is also expected to help India meet its long-term climate commitments and energy security goals.
Officials noted that the continued expansion of power generation capacity is critical to supporting economic growth, industrial demand, and increasing electricity consumption across urban and rural areas. With several large-scale renewable and conventional projects in the pipeline, the country is poised to further strengthen its power infrastructure in the coming months.
