Solar generation increased by more than 7.38 BU compared with June 2025, while wind generation rose by only 376 MU, latest data from the CEA revealed.
India experienced a significant surge in solar power output during June 2026, with generation climbing 57.1 percent year-on-year to reach 20,307.54 million units, equivalent to 20.3 billion units. Data published in the Central Electricity Authority's Monthly Renewable Energy Generation Report show that wind energy output grew by a modest 2.5 percent to 15,256.01 million units during the same period.
This performance allowed solar energy to surpass wind as the primary contributor among non-hydro renewable sources for the month. Compared to June 2025, solar output expanded by over 7.38 billion units, whereas wind generation recorded an increase of just 376 million units.
A similar trajectory appeared throughout the opening quarter of the 2026-27 fiscal year. From April to June 2026, solar generation jumped 45.9 percent compared to the prior year, moving from 43,044.62 million units to 62,791.14 million units. Concurrently, wind generation rose by 5.3 percent, climbing from 31,877.68 million units to 33,562.83 million units.
The production growth mirrors the swift buildout of the nation's solar infrastructure over the preceding twelve months. By June 30, 2026, cumulative installed solar capacity reached 162.15 gigawatts, marking an addition of nearly 45.9 gigawatts over the 116.25 gigawatts recorded a year prior. Over the same timeframe, wind capacity grew from 51.67 gigawatts to 57.44 gigawatts, representing an addition of approximately 5.77 gigawatts.
Total non-hydro renewable electricity production hit 36,991.39 million units in June 2026, marking a 24.7 percent rise compared to the 29,660.94 million units generated in June 2025. Aggregate renewable output, inclusive of large hydro, reached 50,353.78 million units, representing an 8.4 percent annual increase. This overall growth was tempered by an approximate 20 percent drop in large hydro generation during the month due to seasonal hydrological variations.
Originally reported by Saur Energy on Jul 29, 2026.
