India Surpasses 100 GW Solar Power Capacity, Setting a Global Record

India has reached a historic milestone by surpassing 100 GW of installed solar power capacity, reinforcing its position as a global leader in renewable energy.

This achievement marks a significant step toward realising the nation’s ambitious goal of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity by 2030, as set by the NDA government.

Unprecedented Growth in Solar Energy

India’s solar power sector has witnessed extraordinary growth over the past decade, increasing by an astonishing 3450% from 2.82 GW in 2014 to 100 GW in 2025.

As of January 31, 2025, India’s total installed solar capacity stands at 100.33 GW, with 84.10 GW under implementation and an additional 47.49 GW in the tendering phase.

The country’s hybrid and round-the-clock (RTC) renewable energy projects are also progressing rapidly, with 64.67 GW under implementation and tendered. This brings the grand total of solar and hybrid projects to an impressive 296.59 GW.

Solar Energy: The Dominant Contributor

Solar energy remains the largest contributor to India’s renewable energy growth, accounting for 47% of the total installed renewable energy capacity.

In 2024 alone, a record-breaking 24.5 GW of solar capacity was added, marking more than a two-fold increase in installations compared to 2023. This included 18.5 GW of utility-scale solar capacity, reflecting a 2.8 times increase from the previous year.

Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh emerged as top-performing states, contributing significantly to India’s utility-scale solar installations.

Rise of Rooftop Solar and Government Initiatives

India’s rooftop solar sector has seen remarkable growth, with 4.59 GW of new capacity installed in 2024, reflecting a 53% increase from 2023. A major catalyst for this growth has been the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, launched in 2024, which has driven nearly 9 lakh rooftop solar installations, enabling households nationwide to embrace clean energy solutions.

India’s Emergence as a Solar Manufacturing Leader

India has also made significant strides in solar manufacturing. In 2014, the country had a modest solar module production capacity of just 2 GW.

Over the past decade, this has surged to 60 GW in 2024, solidifying India’s position as a global leader in solar module production. With continued policy support, India is on track to achieve a production capacity of 100 GW by 2030.

Government’s Vision for a Green Future

Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi, lauded India’s renewable energy transformation, crediting Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s leadership for driving significant advancements in solar energy.

“Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India’s energy journey over the past ten years has been historic and inspiring. Initiatives like solar panels, solar parks, and rooftop solar projects have brought about revolutionary changes. As a result, today, India has successfully achieved the target of 100 GW of solar energy production. In the field of green energy, India is not only becoming self-reliant but is also showing the world a new path,” said Minister Joshi.

He emphasised that this milestone reflects India’s unwavering commitment to a cleaner, greener future. He also highlighted the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana as a game-changer, making rooftop solar a household reality and empowering millions with sustainable energy.

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