India can generate wind and solar at increasingly low costs, but renewables still cover only a little above a fifth of the country’s electricity needs. With demand rising steadily, the transition will require a dramatic, unprecedented increase in renewable capacity to move fast enough toward a greener energy system—meaning fossil fuel reliance may last longer.
ReNew Energy Global Plc hit a record 2.4 GW of new renewable capacity in FY2026, taking its total operating base to 12.6 GW and placing it among India’s largest players. The company’s manufacturing muscle in solar further strengthens its growth pipeline, marking a major milestone in its push to expand clean energy deployment.
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