New Delhi, Dec 30: India achieved a historic milestone in its clean energy transition in 2025, recording its highest-ever annual addition of renewable energy capacity.
According to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), the country added 44.5 GW of renewable capacity during the year (up to November), nearly doubling the additions recorded in 2024. This expansion pushed India’s total installed renewable capacity to 253.96 GW, a year-on-year increase of over 23 per cent.
Including nuclear power, India’s non-fossil fuel capacity reached 262.74 GW, accounting for 51.5 per cent of the nation’s total installed electricity capacity of 509.64 GW. The milestone was achieved five years ahead of the 2030 target under the Paris Agreement.
Solar energy remained the backbone of growth, with nearly 35 GW added in 2025, taking total installed solar capacity to 132.85 GW a 41 per cent increase compared to November 2024. Wind energy also recorded strong momentum, with 5.82 GW added during the year, pushing total wind capacity close to 54 GW.
The year witnessed a landmark moment in power generation. On July 29, renewable sources met 51.5 per cent of India’s electricity demand on a single day the highest share ever recorded, highlighting the growing role of clean energy in the national grid.
Government initiatives significantly accelerated deployment. Under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, over 14.4 lakh rooftop solar systems were installed in 2025 alone, benefiting more than 18 lakh households. The PM-KUSUM scheme also expanded solar capacity in agriculture, including large-scale deployment of solar pumps across rural India.
India strengthened its long-term clean energy ecosystem through the National Green Hydrogen Mission, with projects awarded for green hydrogen and green ammonia production, along with R&D and pilot applications in transport, steel, and port sectors.
These developments align with India’s broader goals of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 and attaining net-zero emissions by 2070, cementing its position as a global leader in renewable energy.