India adds a record 52,537 MW of power generation capacity in FY 2025-26 up to January
The Ministry of Power reported on 15 February 2026 that India added a record 52,537 MW of power generation capacity in 2025-26 up to 31 January 2026, the highest ever in a single year.
Summary
The Ministry of Power reported on 15 February 2026 that India added a record 52,537 MW of power generation capacity in 2025-26 up to 31 January 2026, the highest ever in a single year, surpassing the previous record of 34,054 MW set in 2024-25. Of this, 39,657 MW came from renewable sources, including 34,955 MW of solar and 4,613 MW of wind power. The addition raised total installed capacity by more than 11% in ten months. As on 31 January 2026, India's installed capacity stood at 5,20,510.95 MW, with non-fossil sources (2,71,969.33 MW, including 8,780 MW nuclear) exceeding fossil-fuel capacity (2,48,541.62 MW).
Key facts
- Released
- 15 February 2026, Ministry of Power
- Capacity added (Apr 2025–Jan 2026)
- 52,537 MW — highest ever in a year
- Previous record
- 34,054 MW in 2024-25
- Renewable share of addition
- 39,657 MW (solar 34,955 MW; wind 4,613 MW)
- Total installed capacity (31 Jan 2026)
- 5,20,510.95 MW
- Non-fossil vs fossil
- 2,71,969.33 MW vs 2,48,541.62 MW
Practice MCQs 3 questions
How much power generation capacity did India add in 2025-26 up to 31 January 2026, as reported on 15 February 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 52,537 MW
A record 52,537 MW was added, against the previous record of 34,054 MW in 2024-25.
Which source accounted for the largest share of the renewable capacity added in 2025-26 up to 31 January 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Solar
Of 39,657 MW of renewable capacity added, 34,955 MW was solar and 4,613 MW wind.
Consider the following statements about India's installed power capacity as on 31 January 2026: 1. Non-fossil fuel capacity exceeded fossil fuel-based capacity. 2. Total installed capacity crossed 5,00,000 MW. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. Non-fossil capacity was 2,71,969.33 MW against 2,48,541.62 MW fossil, and the total was 5,20,510.95 MW.