India marked a record-breaking year in its clean energy transition in 2025, with non-fossil fuel installed capacity rising to 266.78 GW, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Shri Pralhad Joshi said. This represents a 22.6 per cent increase over 2024, when non-fossil capacity stood at 217.62 GW. During the year, India added 49.12 GW of new non-fossil fuel capacity, underscoring the pace and scale of the country’s renewable energy expansion.
Solar and Wind Drive Renewable Energy Expansion
Solar power led the growth in 2025, with installed capacity increasing from 97.86 GW in 2024 to 135.81 GW, recording a strong growth of 38.8 per cent. Wind energy capacity also witnessed steady progress, rising from 48.16 GW to 54.51 GW, reflecting an increase of 13.2 per cent. Together, solar and wind continued to form the backbone of India’s renewable energy deployment, supporting both grid-scale generation and distributed energy solutions across the country.
Bioenergy and Hydro Add to Clean Energy Diversification
Other renewable energy segments also made notable contributions to India’s clean energy mix in 2025. Bioenergy installed capacity reached 11.61 GW, including 0.55 GW from waste-to-energy off-grid projects, highlighting steady progress in clean fuel generation and improved waste management practices. Small hydro power capacity increased to 5.16 GW, supporting decentralised and region-specific renewable energy development. Large hydro power capacity stood at 50.91 GW, including 7,175.6 MW of pumped storage, which plays a key role in enhancing grid stability and facilitating greater integration of renewable energy.
Policy Leadership and Clean Energy Vision
Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi said the record growth achieved in 2025 reflects clear policy direction, a long-term vision and sustained implementation under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. He noted that the progress strengthens India’s pathway towards energy security, climate responsibility and a self-reliant green economy, while moving steadily towards the national target of 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030.
The Minister added that the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy will continue to work closely with States, industry and other stakeholders to further accelerate renewable energy deployment across the country. He emphasised that sustained cooperation and coordinated efforts will remain central to maintaining momentum and achieving India’s long-term clean energy goals.
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