Led by Solar, Renewables Overtake Thermal in India’s Power Mix

Nearly 53% of India's installed renewable energy capacity was from solar as of Q4 2025

February 2, 2026

/ Markets & Policy, Mercom Research Focus, Renewable Energy, Solar

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Solar power accounted for 26.5% of India’s total installed power capacity and 52.7% of the total installed renewable energy capacity as of December 2025. Solar installations rose 8.8% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) and 39.6% year-over-year (YoY).

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