Led By Renewables, India Adds Record 52 GW Power Capacity in 10 Months of FY26

India has added a record 52,537 MW of power generation capacity during the current financial year 2025–26, up to 31 January 2026, marking the highest-ever capacity addition in a single year, according to data released by the Ministry of Power.

Renewables at the Forefront

Of the total capacity added during the period, 39,657 MW came from renewable energy sources, underlining the accelerating pace of India’s clean energy transition. Solar power accounted for the bulk of renewable additions at 34,955 MW, followed by 4,613 MW of wind power.

11% in 10 Months

The latest addition surpasses the previous annual record of 34,054 MW, achieved during FY 2024–25, by a wide margin.

The Ministry of Power noted that the capacity added so far in FY26 represents an increase of over 11 percent in the country’s total installed power generation capacity.

As of 31 January 2026, India’s total installed power generation capacity stands at 520,510.95 MW. Of this, fossil fuel-based capacity accounts for 248,541.62 MW, while non-fossil fuel capacity has reached 271,969.33 MW, taking the lead in the overall generation mix.

Within the non-fossil segment, renewable energy sources contribute 263,189.33 MW, while nuclear power capacity stands at 8,780 MW.

By the end of January 2026, Gujarat and Rajasthan were leading the total installed renewable capacity charts (including small hydro and Bio power) among all the states in India. Both the states have contributed about 44 GW renewable power each as Gujarst recently overtook Rajasthan to claim the number one spot.

Notably, Gujarat is also an undisputed leader in solar manufacturing.

Other leaders include Maharashtra (31+ GW), Tamil Nadu (27 GW), Karnataka (26 GW), as per the latest government data.