New Delhi, July 3 -- India's power sector added a net capacity of about 6.9 GW in April and May, most of it in the renewable energy space.

Data from the Central Electricity Authority showed 6.45 GW of renewable energy capacity was added in the first two months of this financial year. This is more than double the 3 GW of renewable energy capacity added in the corresponding months of 2024-25.

About 700 MW of nuclear power capacity and 200 MW of large hydro capacity were also added in April and May.

No thermal capacity was added in April and May, while about 430 MW capacity was retired.

Installation of renewable energy capacity gained momentum in previous months as developers rushed to complete projects before the end of a waiver on tran...