INDIA’S POWER GENERATION CAPACITY INCREASE (50,000+ MW)

NEWS: India has added 52,537 MW (Megawatt) of electricity generation capacity in the current financial year (till Jan 31).

Total Capacity Added

• Added: 52,537 MW
• Growth: More than 11% increase
• Highest ever addition (previous record: 34,054 MW in FY 2024–25)
• Renewable Energy – Major Contribution
  • Out of total 52,537 MW added:
  • 39,657 MW from Renewable Energyà Solar: 34,955 MW (largest share), Wind: 4,613 MW

SIGNIFICANCE

• Energy Securityà Rising population + industrialisation = higher electricity demand
• Supports: Net Zero Target: 2070, 50% power capacity from non-fossil sources by 2030 (NDC target)
• Industrial growth, digital economy expansion, manufacturing (Make in India), infrastructure development
• Global leadership in renewable energy
• Supports Sustainable Development Goal (SDG-7: Affordable & Clean Energy)