India Adds 34.9 GW of Solar Power In 10 Months Of FY26: MNRE

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released the latest data on solar and wind capacity additions for January 2026, offering a clearer picture of India’s renewable energy progress in the current fiscal year.

According to the ministry, India added a total of 34.95 GW of solar power during the first 10 months of FY26 (April 2025–January 2026). During the same period, wind energy additions reached 4.6 GW. Overall, renewable energy capacity additions (excluding large hydro) stood at 39.65 GW.

January additions

In January 2026 alone, India added 4.79 GW of solar capacity, along with 139 MW of wind power. As a result, total renewable energy capacity additions for the month reached 4.93 GW, primarily driven by large-scale solar installations.

Based on the latest data, India’s cumulative solar capacity has reached 140.6 GW, while wind capacity now stands at 54.6 GW. Including smaller additions from other clean energy sources, total renewable energy capacity (excluding large hydro) has climbed to 212 GW.

Comparison with FY25

Renewable energy additions during FY26 have significantly outpaced the previous fiscal year. During the first 10 months of FY25, India added 18.5 GW of solar capacity and 2.5 GW of wind capacity. Total renewable energy additions (excluding large hydro) during the period stood at 21.5 GW.

The rise in solar and wind installations in India appears to be driven by increased tendering activity and a strong push for hybrid projects, which has accelerated wind capacity additions alongside continued growth in solar deployments. If this pace continues, India is likely to reach 50 GW of solar additions in FY26, setting a new milestone for the domestic solar market. This momentum reflects growing sector maturity, supported by consistent government policy, and brings the country closer to its NDC and long-term net-zero targets.