India's installed renewable energy capacity has surged past 150 GW, driven by a record 44.61 GW of solar installations in fiscal year 2025-26. Wind power also saw its highest-ever installations at 6.05 GW. This expansion cements India's position as the third-largest globally in renewable energy, with total non-fossil capacity reaching 223.27 GW.
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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