India’s renewable electricity output crosses 100 billion units in a quarter for the first time

Key facts

• India’s renewable energy generation (excluding large hydro) crossed 100 billion units for the first time, reaching 101 BU in Q2 FY27.
• Combined non-fossil fuel generation, including renewables, hydropower and nuclear, hit a record 177 BU in Q2 FY27, up from 163 BU in Q2 FY26, accounting for about 33% of total generation.
• Solar contributed 10% of total electricity generation in Q2 FY27 for the first time and set a daily record of 705 million units on September 30, per the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).
• Solar generation grew 39% year-on-year to 51 BU and wind generation rose 29% to 45 BU in Q2 FY27.
• India’s total electricity generation rose 11% year-on-year to 536 BU in July-September FY27, while peak demand hit a record 270 GW, 18% higher than Q2 FY26.
• Coal accounted for about 64% of total generation in Q2 FY27, with coal plant utilisation at just 68% despite record peak demand.
• Coal stocks at power plants fell to 21 MT by September 30, only 36% of the normative requirement of 58 MT, and plants with stocks below 25% of normative levels rose from 32 on August 22 to 91 on October 6.