- www.thehindu.com reports: India added a record 52,537 MW of power generation capacity in the current financial year by January 31, 2026, as reported by The Hindu.
- Renewable energy sources, predominantly solar and wind, accounted for 39,657 MW of this expansion, according to ANI News.
- This boosted India's total installed capacity to 520.51 GW, with non-fossil fuels now surpassing fossil fuel capacity, Mint stated.
- The Ministry of Power confirmed this record addition, exceeding the 34,054 MW achieved in the previous fiscal year.
India's Power Capacity Soars by 52.5 GW
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India achieved a monumental energy milestone, adding a record 52,537 MW of power generation capacity in the current financial year by January 31, 2026. This unprecedented expansion, predominantly from 39,657 MW of solar and wind, has boosted India's total installed capacity to 520.51 GW, with non-fossil fuels now surpassing fossil fuel sources.
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