India adds record 44.61 GW solar capacity in FY2026; crosses 150 GW cumulative
India recorded its highest-ever annual solar capacity addition of 44.61 GW in FY2026, far exceeding the government target of 34 GW, according to industry data. Cumulative installed solar capacity reached about 150.26 GW as of March 31, 2026, crossing the 150 GW milestone. The surge positions India among the world's largest solar markets, with Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra among the leading states.
Key Facts & Details
7 points- 1India added a record 44.61 GW of solar capacity in FY2026.
- 2This exceeded the government's FY26 target of 34 GW.
- 3Cumulative installed solar capacity crossed 150 GW (about 150.26 GW as of March 31, 2026).
- 4India is among the world's largest solar markets by annual installations.
- 5Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra were leading contributing states.
Deep Dive
- +India's long-term clean-energy target is 500 GW of non-fossil capacity.
- +Distributed renewable energy contributed about 16.3 GW of the addition.
Exam Focus
How much solar capacity did India add in FY2026, and what cumulative milestone did it cross?
Exam Relevance & Angle
Renewable-energy capacity records with specific figures are exam-relevant environment/economy items.
Target Exams
Background & Context
India is expanding solar capacity rapidly toward its 500 GW non-fossil-fuel target. Annual addition figures are tracked by industry research bodies.
Test Yourself
1 / 2India's record annual solar capacity addition in FY2026 was approximately:
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