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India has achieved a historic milestone by surpassing 100 GW of installed solar power capacity, reinforcing its position as a global leader in renewable energy. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the nation’s commitment to a cleaner, greener future and marks a significant step toward realizing its ambitious target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity by 2030.
Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, highlighted the transformative impact of initiatives like solar panels, solar parks, and rooftop solar projects. He noted that these efforts have revolutionised India’s energy landscape, leading to the successful attainment of the 100 GW solar energy production target.
Over the past decade, India’s solar power sector has experienced an extraordinary 3450% increase in capacity, rising from 2.82 GW in 2014 to 100 GW in 2025. As of January 31, 2025, the total installed solar capacity stands at 100.33 GW, with 84.10 GW under implementation and an additional 47.49 GW under tendering. The country’s hybrid and round-the-clock renewable energy projects are also advancing rapidly, with 64.67 GW under implementation and tendered, bringing the grand total of solar and hybrid projects to 296.59 GW.
Solar energy remains the dominant contributor to India’s renewable energy growth, accounting for 47% of the total installed renewable energy capacity. In 2024, a record-breaking 24.5 GW of solar capacity was added, reflecting a more than two-fold increase compared to 2023. States like Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh have significantly contributed to this growth.
The rooftop solar sector also witnessed remarkable growth in 2024, with 4.59 GW of new capacity installed, marking a 53% increase compared to 2023. A key driver of this growth has been the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, launched in 2024, which is nearing 9 lakh rooftop solar installations, enabling households across the country to embrace clean energy solutions.
India has also made significant strides in solar manufacturing. In 2014, the country had a limited solar module production capacity of just 2 GW. Over the past decade, this has surged to 60 GW in 2024, establishing India as a global leader in solar manufacturing. With continued policy support, India is on track to achieve a solar module production capacity of 100 GW by 2030.
Under the guidance of Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has been implementing key initiatives to scale up renewable energy capacity in India. This 100 GW milestone in solar energy underscores India’s role as a renewable energy powerhouse, ensuring clean, sustainable, and affordable energy access for millions while shaping a self-reliant energy future.
