New Delhi, Feb. 16 -- A record 52,537 MW of energy generation capacity (from all sources) has been added in the current financial year 2025-26 (up to January 2026), the Union power ministry said in a statement on Sunday. Of the total installed capacity, non-fossil fuel-based capacity is now 52.25%, according to the data.

In 2025-26, of the 52,537 MW added, 39,657 MW was added from renewable energy sources (75.48%), which includes 34,955 MW of solar and 4,613 MW of wind, the ministry said.

"This marks the highest ever capacity addition in a single year, surpassing the previous record of 34,054 MW achieved during FY 2024-25," the statement said.

As on January 31, 2026, India's total installed power generation capacity stands at 520,510.9...