India added 26GW solar PV and 3GW wind capacity in H1 2026, says JMK Research
India added approximately 26GW of solar capacity and 3GW of wind capacity in the first half of 2026, according to JMK Research. As of June 2026, India's cumulative renewable energy capacity reached ~288GW, with solar dominating at 56% of installed capacity. Utility-scale solar installations hit ~19GW (up 32% YoY), while rooftop solar added ~6.4GW during the period.
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As of June 2026, India's cumulative renewable energy installed capacity stood at approximately 288GW, based on data from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
Solar accounted for the largest share of installed renewable energy capacity at around 56%, followed by wind at 20%, large hydro at 18%, bio power at 4% and small hydro at 2%.
Utility-scale solar installations accounted for around 19GW of new capacity in H1 2026, representing a 32% increase compared with the same period in 2025.
The rooftop solar segment recorded approximately 6.4GW of additions during the period.
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