Renewable Energy Make Up 75% of India’s FY26 Power Capacity Additions

India reportedly added 52,537 megawatts (MW) of power generation capacity between April 2025 and January 2026, according to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. The increase is the highest recorded in a single financial year. 

In FY25, the country had added 34,054 MW. The latest numbers show that more than 11% of the total installed capacity was added within the first 10 months of FY26. 

Majority Of Additions from Renewables 

Renewable sources contributed 39,657 MW of the capacity added this year, or roughly 3 quarters of the total. Solar power alone accounted for 34,955 MW during the period. 

Wind capacity rose by 4,613 MW. Small hydro and bio-power together added less than 100 MW. 

Installed Base Crosses 520 GW 

As of January 31, 2026, India’s total installed power generation capacity stood at around 520-521 gigawatts (GW). Of this, renewable sources accounted for about 263 GW, while fossil fuel-based capacity stood at roughly 248.5 GW. 

The figures show that renewable capacity now makes up close to half of the installed base. 

Thermal and Other Additions 

Thermal power capacity increased by 8,810 MW during the same period. Large hydro projects added 3,370 MW, and nuclear capacity rose by 700 MW. 

Coal continues to provide nearly 74% of the country’s electricity generation, showing its role in meeting base-load demand. 

Pending Agreements for Awarded Projects 

Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies, including SECI, NTPC, NHPC and SJVN, issued Letters of Award for 42,626 MW of capacity by October 2025. However, Power Sale Agreements with end-procurers had not been signed for these projects. 

Read More: Gujarat Emerges as India’s Largest Renewable Energy Contributor With 42.583 GW Capacity! 

Conclusion 

The FY26 data shows a sharp rise in renewable capacity additions, even as coal remains the dominant source of electricity generation. 

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