India Reaches Historic 51 GW Renewable Capacity as Record 25 GW Added in H1 FY26

India has reached a total renewable energy capacity of 51 GW, a historic milestone reported by ET EnergyWorld. The figure reflects cumulative solar, wind and other clean sources and places the country among top global producers.

Renewable Projects added 25 GW of new capacity in the first half of fiscal year 2026, setting a record according to Power Technology and ET EnergyWorld. The surge came from large‑scale solar farms and offshore wind installations.

Policy shift includes a proposal for mandatory battery storage on all new renewable projects starting July 2027, outlined by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. The rule aims to smooth intermittency and improve grid reliability.

Impact: July’s renewable generation hit a record, cutting coal’s share in the power mix to a one‑year low, according to MNRE data. The drop highlights the accelerating clean‑energy transition.