In Short : India added a record 34.4 GW of solar and wind capacity in the first nine months of 2025, surpassing 2024’s total additions by 71%. Utility-scale solar contributed 22.5 GW, rooftop solar 5.8 GW, and wind 4.96 GW. Total renewable capacity reached 247.3 GW. Strong government support, declining module prices, and corporate demand are driving India’s accelerated clean energy growth.
In Detail : India achieved a record addition of 34.4 GW of solar and wind power capacity in the first nine months of 2025, marking a 71% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This milestone highlights the country’s accelerating renewable energy transition and growing commitment to sustainable development.
Utility-scale solar projects contributed 22.5 GW to the total, reflecting a 70% year-on-year growth. Nearly half of this capacity was commissioned in the third quarter of 2025, demonstrating the sector’s strong mid-year performance and efficient project execution.
Rooftop solar installations added 5.8 GW, an 81% rise from the previous year. This growth was supported by over 579,000 loan approvals totaling ₹10,907 crore, showing increased participation from residential and commercial sectors in distributed solar generation.
In the wind energy sector, India added 4.96 GW of capacity, an 88.8% increase compared to the first nine months of 2024. This surge reflects strong recovery in wind power installations and increased confidence among developers in the sector.
By September 2025, India’s total renewable energy capacity (excluding large hydro) reached 247.3 GW, with solar contributing 52%, wind 21%, and large hydro 20%. This diversified energy mix strengthens the country’s energy security and clean energy footprint.
India is projected to add another 11–12 GW of solar and wind capacity in the final quarter of 2025, potentially bringing total annual renewable additions to 45–46 GW. This would set a new benchmark for clean energy expansion in the country.
The rapid expansion is driven by declining solar module prices, rising corporate demand, and the completion of previously delayed projects. Government policies, financial incentives, and supportive regulations have further accelerated renewable energy growth.
This surge in renewable capacity is also helping reduce carbon emissions and decrease reliance on coal-based power generation. India’s clean energy expansion contributes to global climate goals and advances the country’s transition to a low-carbon economy.
