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India Installs Record 26 GW Solar and 3 GW Wind Capacity in H1 2026 India sustained its clean energy growth trajectory by adding approximately 26 GW of new solar and 3 GW of wind capacity during the first half of 2026 (January–June). Solar installations during H1 2026 have already reached nearly 70% of the total solar capacity added during the entire CY2025. Compared to H1 2025, solar installations increased by 43%, while wind capacity additions declined by 16% year-on-year. As…
India Installs Record 44 GW Solar and 6 GW Wind Capacity in FY2026 In FY2026 (April 2025 – March 2026), India witnessed significant renewable expansion, with approximately 44.6 GW of solar and 6 GW of wind capacity added. Solar and wind installations increased by 87.2% and 45.6% respectively, compared to the previous year. According to Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) March 2026 update, India’s total installed renewable energy (RE) capacity stands at 275 GW. Solar energy leads the sector, accounting for approximately…
India’s Clean Energy Pipeline Under Stress: Understanding the 42 GW Challenge India set an annual target of issuing 50 GW of renewable energy tenders to accelerate capacity addition and strengthen the country’s long-term decarbonisation pathway. The target has been met on paper, with more than 93 GW tendered since FY2024. This surge was intended to build a strong project pipeline, align with future demand, and ensure competitive tariff discovery through high market participation. Despite issuing tenders at unprecedented scale, MNRE’s…