In Short : India added 1.2 GW rooftop solar capacity in Q1 2025, a 232% rise from Q1 2024, driven mainly by the PM Surya Ghar Yojana. Residential installations led with 78% share. Despite a slight dip from Q4 2024, cumulative capacity reached 14.9 GW. Key states included Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh, though rising […]
India’s Solar Sector Hits 47.6% of Total Renewable Energy Capacity in Q1 2025 – EQ
In Short : India’s solar sector now accounts for 47.6% of the country’s total renewable energy capacity as of Q1 2025. Solar power contributed 22% to the overall installed power capacity, producing 42 billion units in the quarter. This growth, driven by strong policies and investments, supports India’s goal of 500 GW renewable capacity by […]