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In a significant achievement for India’s renewable energy sector, the country’s total solar power capacity has surpassed 100 gigawatts (GW), as per data from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. This milestone underscores India’s accelerating transition towards clean energy and its ambition to become a global leader in solar power.
The journey of India’s solar expansion has been remarkable. From a modest 2.82 GW in 2014, the capacity saw exponential growth, reaching 9.01 GW by 2016, 28 GW by 2019, and 81.81 GW by 2024. With the latest push in installations, India has now crossed 100.33 GW in 2025, demonstrating strong policy support, investment in solar infrastructure, and increasing adoption of renewable energy solutions.
This achievement comes as part of India’s broader commitment to achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, as pledged under the Paris Agreement. Initiatives like the PM-KUSUM scheme, solar parks, and subsidies for rooftop solar projects have played a key role in boosting solar energy adoption across the country.
With this historic milestone, India cements its position as one of the top five solar power-producing nations in the world. As solar installations continue to grow, will India be able to sustain this momentum and achieve its ambitious 2030 renewable energy targets?
