India met a record peak power demand of over 256 GW on April 25, 2026, with renewable sources such as solar, wind and hydro contributing nearly one third. The milestone highlights India’s growing ability to handle peak load using cleaner generation. The government is also pushing grid modernization and expanding capacity to lift renewables further in the power mix.
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