India Renewable Energy Capacity Expansion FY26
Completed · India · Last reported Mar 2026
Source: Whalesbook
India's renewable energy capacity surpassed 150 GW in fiscal year 2025-26, driven by record solar and wind power installations. Solar power installations reached 44.61 GW with 6.65 GW added in March alone, while wind power capacity hit a new high with 6.05 GW installed. The total non-hydro renewable capacity reached 223.27 GW, and overall capacity including large hydro projects reached 283.46 GW.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Solar, Wind, Hydro, Government
- Location
- India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Whalesbook
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Description | India's renewable energy capacity surpassed 150 GW in fiscal year 2025-26, driven by record solar and wind power installations. Solar power installations reached 44.61 GW with 6.65 GW added in March alone, while wind power capacity hit a new high with 6.05 GW installed. The total non-hydro renewable capacity reached 223.27 GW, and overall capacity including large hydro projects reached 283.46 GW. Rooftop solar installations exceeded 25 GW. Initiatives like PM KUSUM and rooftop solar programs supported distributed renewable energy growth. |
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Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Solar, Wind, Hydro, Government |
Article published date | 2026-04-11 |
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