Massive solar installations in Q1 FY27 push India closer to its ambitious clean energy targets.
India added 13.9 GW of renewable energy in Q1 FY27, reaching a total of 288.59 GW.
India is rapidly accelerating its shift towards a sustainable future. Consequently, the nation reached a significant green energy milestone. Total renewable capacity hit 288.59 gigawatts by June 2026. Solar power completely dominated this impressive clean energy mix. It accounted for 162.15 gigawatts of the overall total.
The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy confirmed these figures. Additionally, officials reported a massive addition during the first quarter. The country successfully installed 13.90 gigawatts between April and June. Solar energy led this expansion with nearly 11.9 gigawatts.
Wind power also saw notable growth during this specific period. Developers added over 1,348 megawatts of wind capacity nationwide. Moreover, large hydropower projects contributed an additional 650 megawatts. Smaller installations and waste-to-energy systems completed the quarterly growth.
June 2026 alone proved highly productive for the energy sector. Therefore, the country commissioned over 5.8 gigawatts in one month. Ground-mounted solar projects formed the backbone of this particular success. However, rooftop solar systems also provided a crucial 30 gigawatts.
India clearly remains focused on achieving its long-term climate targets. Other renewable sources maintain a strong presence alongside solar power. Meanwhile, wind capacity currently stands at an impressive 57.44 gigawatts. Large hydropower facilities presently generate a substantial 52.06 gigawatts.
Nuclear power continues to support the non-fossil fuel portfolio. Officials maintained nuclear capacity at 8.78 gigawatts despite an outage. Subsequently, the total non-fossil fuel capacity reached 297.37 gigawatts. Ultimately, this progress strengthens India’s global energy transition leadership.
(Source: Energetica India)
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