India Generates 25,295 MU Renewable Power In February 2026, Solar Dominates With Over 67% Share

India’s clean energy transition continued to gain strength in 2026, with renewable energy becoming a more dependable source of electricity across the country. The latest data for February 2026 shows that India generated 25,295.17 million units (MU) of electricity from renewable sources, excluding large hydro. This represents a strong year-on-year increase of 25.26 percent compared to February 2025, indicating consistent growth in the sector. The broader trend seen in 2025 also confirms that renewable energy is steadily moving from a supporting role to becoming a central part of India’s power supply.

Solar energy remained the leading contributor to renewable power generation. In February 2026 alone, solar power produced 16,983.54 MU, accounting for over two-thirds of the total renewable output for the month. This surge reflects the rapid expansion of solar capacity across India, driven by large-scale solar parks, increasing rooftop installations, and the growth of open-access solar projects. Supportive government policies, declining technology costs, and rising private sector participation have all played a key role in accelerating solar deployment.

Wind energy also continued to be a significant contributor, generating 5,661.07 MU during February 2026. Although wind power is subject to seasonal variations and depends heavily on wind patterns, it remains a crucial component of the renewable mix. By the end of February 2026, India’s installed wind capacity reached 55,132.5 megawatts, highlighting ongoing investments, particularly in states with strong wind resources.

On a monthly basis, solar power contributed 67.14 percent of total renewable generation in February 2026, marking a 31.52 percent increase compared to the same month last year. Wind energy followed with a 22.38 percent share. Other renewable sources, including biomass, bagasse, and small hydro, collectively accounted for 10.48 percent. While smaller in scale, these sources provide important support by adding diversity and helping stabilize the energy system.

Together, solar and wind contributed nearly 89.52 percent of the total renewable electricity generated during the month, underlining their dominant position in India’s clean energy landscape. The steady rise in both monthly and annual generation figures demonstrates that renewable energy is no longer a marginal contributor but a key pillar of the country’s electricity system. As India moves toward its target of achieving 500 gigawatts of renewable capacity by 2030, further progress will depend on scaling up energy storage, strengthening grid infrastructure, and improving access to finance to support continued growth.