By Enersider Desk | New Delhi
India has added a record 52,537 MW of power generation capacity during the current financial year 2025–26 (up to January 31, 2026), marking the highest-ever capacity addition in a single year, an official statement said.
Out of the total addition, 39,657 MW came from renewable energy sources. This includes 34,955 MW of solar power and 4,613 MW of wind power capacity, reflecting the continued thrust on clean energy expansion. The renewable capacity addition during the year accounts for nearly three-fourths of the total capacity added so far.
The overall addition has surpassed the previous record of 34,054 MW achieved during FY 2024–25. Officials said the increase highlights the accelerated pace of infrastructure development in the power sector amid rising electricity demand and the government’s focus on energy transition.
The capacity addition during 2025–26 (up to January 31, 2026) represents an increase of more than 11 per cent in the country’s total installed power generation capacity, signalling steady growth in the sector.
As on January 31, 2026, India’s total installed power generation capacity stood at 520,510.95 MW.
Of the total installed capacity, fossil fuel-based sources accounted for 248,541.62 MW, while non-fossil fuel capacity stood at 271,969.33 MW. The non-fossil segment includes 8,780 MW of nuclear power and 263,189.33 MW from renewable energy sources.
The growing share of non-fossil capacity reflects the country’s efforts to diversify its energy mix and reduce dependence on conventional fuel sources. India has been scaling up renewable energy installations to meet its long-term sustainability and energy security objectives.
