Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: India added 30.6 GW of renewable energy capacity during the first half of 2026, marking a 25 per cent year-on-year increase, with solar power accounting for the bulk of the new installations, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said.
In a post on social media platform X, the minister said solar energy led the expansion, with the country adding 26.34 GW of solar capacity between January and June, reflecting a robust 43 per cent year-on-year growth.
According to data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), India’s total installed renewable energy capacity, including large hydro, stood at 288 GW as of June 30, accounting for 52 per cent of the country’s overall installed power generation capacity.
Solar energy remained the largest contributor to the renewable energy mix with an installed capacity of 162 GW, while wind power capacity reached 57 GW.
“India’s clean energy journey continues to gather unprecedented momentum under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” the minister mentioned.
“In the first half of 2026, India added 30,581.31 MW of renewable energy capacity, registering an impressive 25 per cent growth over the same period last year,” the minister added.
India’s renewable energy expansion follows a strong performance in 2025, when annual capacity additions rose by nearly 60 per cent, the fastest growth among major global markets, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).
