2025 Marks Highest-Ever Renewable Energy Expansion in
India’s Energy Transition Journey.India added a record 44.5 GW of renewable
energy capacity in 2025 (till November), nearly doubling additions compared to
the previous year.The total renewable energy installed capacity reached 253.96
GW, while non-fossil capacity touched 262.74 GW, forming over 51.5% of total
electricity capacity.Solar and wind energy emerged as the main drivers of this
expansion, supported by policy reforms, manufacturing incentives and flagship
government schemes.
Overall Renewable Energy
Status in India
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India is pursuing the
target of 500 GW non-fossil energy capacity by 2030, as announced at COP-26.
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India achieved 50%
non-fossil installed power capacity in June 2025, five years ahead of the 2030
target set under its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the Paris
Agreement.
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Non-fossil installed
capacity crossed 250 GW in August 2025 and rose further to 262.74 GW by
November 2025.
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The total electricity
installed capacity stands at 509.64 GW, with renewables and nuclear forming the
majority share.
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On 29 July 2025,
renewables met 51.5% of India’s total electricity demand, marking a historic
milestone.
Solar Energy Progress
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Solar capacity addition
reached 34.98 GW in 2025, significantly higher than the previous year.
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Installed solar capacity
rose to 132.85 GW, registering over 41% growth year-on-year.
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Solar crossed the 100 GW
milestone in January 2025, highlighting rapid scale-up.
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Solar Parks and CPSU Phase-II
schemes contributed through large-scale project commissioning.
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GST on key solar
components was reduced to 5%, lowering project costs.
Wind Energy Growth
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Wind capacity addition
stood at 5.82 GW in 2025, exceeding last year’s pace.
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Installed wind capacity
reached 53.99 GW, crossing the 50 GW milestone in March 2025.
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Revised guidelines were
issued to promote testing and certification of new turbine models.
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Wind manufacturing
standards were tightened through ALMM-Wind to encourage domestic production and
data security.
Other Renewable Sources
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Bioenergy saw
commissioning of multiple CBG plants, biomass units and biopower facilities
during 2025.
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Small hydro capacity
remained stable with incremental additions under implementation.
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A National Policy on
Geothermal Energy (2025) was notified to tap untapped geothermal potential.
India’s Renewable Energy
Initiative
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PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli
Yojana: This initiative saw nearly 14.43 lakh rooftop solar systems installed
in 2025, targeting one crore households.
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National Green Hydrogen
Mission: The Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme (GHCI) was introduced in April
2025, with incentives supporting a production capacity of 450,000
tons-per-annum (TPA).
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PM-KUSUM Scheme: By
November 2025, over 9.42 lakh standalone solar agricultural pumps were
installed, and 10.99 lakh grid-connected pumps were solarized.
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National Policy on
Geothermal Energy (2025): India’s first comprehensive framework to commercially
harness geothermal resources for clean, reliable, and round-the-clock power,
especially in remote and tectonically active regions.
