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India Records Strong Growth In Renewable Energy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

India has added 37.4 GW of renewable energy capacity<\/strong> during the financial year 2025-26<\/strong>, marking one of the country’s strongest annual performances in the clean energy sector. The latest figures underline India’s continued progress towards expanding non-fossil fuel power generation and reducing dependence on conventional energy sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The addition reflects sustained investments in renewable infrastructure and reinforces India’s position as one of the world’s fastest-growing clean energy markets.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solar Power Leads Capacity Addition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solar energy continued to dominate India’s renewable energy expansion during the year. Of the 37.4 GW<\/strong> added, 32.8 GW<\/strong> came from solar power projects, accounting for nearly 88%<\/strong> of the total renewable capacity addition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wind energy contributed 4.2 GW<\/strong>, while the remaining capacity came from bioenergy and small hydro projects. The figures highlight the growing importance of solar energy in India’s transition towards cleaner and more sustainable power generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Installed Renewable Capacity Reaches New High<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the latest additions, India’s total installed renewable energy capacity has reached 250.8 GW<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The growth has been driven by utility-scale solar parks, rooftop solar installations, wind farms, and other renewable energy projects across multiple states. Continued policy support, improved transmission infrastructure, and increasing private sector participation have played a significant role in accelerating capacity additions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supporting India’s 500 GW Target<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The expansion is another step towards India’s ambitious goal of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel installed capacity by 2030<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The government has consistently focused on promoting renewable energy through policy reforms, competitive bidding, infrastructure development, and investments in domestic manufacturing. These efforts are aimed at improving energy security, reducing carbon emissions, and strengthening India’s leadership in the global clean energy transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The increasing share of renewable energy is also expected to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels while supporting long-term economic and environmental sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Momentum Expected To Continue<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With several large-scale renewable projects currently under development, India’s clean energy capacity is expected to continue growing in the coming years. Expanding battery storage, transmission networks, and domestic manufacturing capabilities will be crucial in supporting the next phase of renewable energy growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The latest capacity addition demonstrates the country’s steady progress towards building a cleaner, more resilient, and sustainable power sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

India added 37.4 GW<\/strong> of renewable energy capacity during FY26<\/strong>, with 32.8 GW<\/strong> coming from solar and 4.2 GW<\/strong> from wind projects. The country’s total installed renewable energy capacity has now reached 250.8 GW<\/strong>, bringing it closer to its target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030<\/strong> while strengthening its clean energy and sustainability goals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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