What is India doing with solar energy?

Solar energy continues to be the primary driver of India's renewable energy expansion, accounting for 47% of the total installed renewable capacity. In 2024, a record 24.5GW of solar capacity was added. The utility-scale solar sector also grew substantially, with 18.5GW installed – 2.8 times the capacity added in 2023.

How has India's solar capacity grew in 2024?

The country's solar capacity grew by a record 24.5GW in 2024. India's solar capacity has surged 3,450%, growing from 2.82GW in 2014 to 100GW by 2025. Credit: bombermoon/Shutterstock. India has reached a milestone by exceeding 100GW in national solar power capacity, strengthening its status in the global renewable energy sector.

What is India's solar energy capacity?

India's solar energy capacity has experienced remarkable growth. As of 2024, India boasted approximately 97 GW of installed solar capacity, only behind China and the United States. This is a substantial leap from just 3.8 GW in 2014.

Why is India achieving 100GW in solar power capacity?

India has reached a milestone by exceeding 100GW in national solar power capacity, strengthening its status in the global renewable energy sector. The achievement aligns with the nation's commitment to a sustainable future and its goal of 500GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy by 2030, as outlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.