{"id":1312569,"date":"2026-08-06T09:17:30","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T03:47:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1312569"},"modified":"2026-08-06T09:17:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T03:47:43","slug":"solar-power-in-india-surges-138-in-4-years-from-73-48-billion-units-bu-in-fy22-to-174-76-billion-units-in-fy26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/solar-power-in-india-surges-138-in-4-years-from-73-48-billion-units-bu-in-fy22-to-174-76-billion-units-in-fy26\/","title":{"rendered":"Solar Power In India Surges 138% In 4 Years: From 73.48 billion units (BU) in FY22 to 174.76 billion units in FY26"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solar Generation Records Massive Growth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>India&#8217;s solar power generation has grown by an impressive <strong>138% over the last four years<\/strong>, increasing from <strong>73.48 billion units (BU) in FY22<\/strong> to <strong>174.76 billion units in FY26<\/strong>, according to data shared by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ify-44-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1312578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ify-44-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ify-44-1-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ify-44-1-768x357.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The sharp rise reflects India&#8217;s rapid expansion of solar capacity and the increasing contribution of renewable energy to the country&#8217;s electricity generation, making solar one of the fastest-growing sources of power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solar&#8217;s Share In Electricity Generation Nearly Doubles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The growth has significantly increased solar energy&#8217;s contribution to<a href=\"https:\/\/energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/power\/indias-solar-power-generation-jumps-138-in-four-years-mnre\/132858584\"> India&#8217;s overall electricity production<\/a>. Solar&#8217;s share in total electricity generation has risen from <strong>4.95% in FY22<\/strong> to <strong>9.50% in FY26<\/strong>, highlighting its growing role in meeting the country&#8217;s rising energy demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The momentum has continued into the current financial year as well. Between <strong>April and June FY27<\/strong>, India generated <strong>62.79 billion units<\/strong> of solar electricity, accounting for <strong>12.03%<\/strong> of the country&#8217;s total power generation of <strong>521.82 billion units<\/strong> during the period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Renewable Energy Continues To Expand<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Renewable energy is becoming an increasingly important part of India&#8217;s electricity mix. During the April-June period of FY27, renewable sources generated <strong>137.81 billion units<\/strong>, contributing <strong>26.41%<\/strong> of the country&#8217;s total electricity output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As of <strong>June 2026<\/strong>, renewable energy accounted for <strong>52.6% of India&#8217;s installed power generation capacity<\/strong>, although its share in actual electricity generation remained around <strong>26%<\/strong> due to the intermittent nature of solar and wind energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why Renewable Generation Is Lower Than Installed Capacity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The government explained that while renewable energy represents more than half of India&#8217;s installed capacity, actual electricity generation is lower because solar and wind projects depend on weather conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike thermal power plants that can operate continuously, renewable sources have lower capacity utilisation factors, resulting in lower electricity output despite significant installed capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Strong Momentum Towards Clean Energy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>India&#8217;s rapid growth in solar generation reflects continued investments in renewable energy infrastructure and the country&#8217;s long-term commitment to cleaner power sources. As more solar projects come online and grid infrastructure improves, solar energy is expected to play an even bigger role in meeting future electricity demand while reducing dependence on conventional fuels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Summary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>India&#8217;s solar power generation increased by 138% over four years, rising from 73.48 billion units in FY22 to 174.76 billion units in FY26. Solar&#8217;s share of total electricity generation nearly doubled to 9.50%, while renewable energy now accounts for 52.6% of installed power capacity. Between April and June FY27 alone, solar generated 62.79 billion units, contributing 12.03% of the country&#8217;s electricity output.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Solar Generation Records Massive Growth India&#8217;s solar power generation has grown by an impressive 138% over the last four years, increasing from 73.48 billion units (BU) in FY22 to 174.76 billion units in FY26, according to data shared by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). 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