India’s Solar Capacity Surpasses 107.9 GW, Strengthening Clean Energy Progress

India’s solar photovoltaic capacity reached 107,945.6 MW by April 2025, making up 61.44% of the country’s total renewable energy capacity, excluding large hydro. This growth is driven by falling solar panel prices, improved technology, strong government support, and increasing public awareness of clean energy.

In the financial year 2024-25, India added 23,832.89 MW of solar power, representing 83% of the total renewable energy capacity added. April 2025 alone saw an addition of 2.299 GW, a 2.18% increase from March. This marks a significant 25.3 GW growth in just one year, reinforcing India’s commitment to clean energy.

Key government initiatives like the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) have been instrumental in ensuring quality. The ALMM policy, effective from April 2024, mandates certified solar modules for government projects and will extend to PV cells in 2026, ensuring higher standards.

By April 2025, India’s total renewable energy capacity (excluding large hydro) reached 175.7 GW, with solar and wind energy contributing 159 GW — over 90.5% of the total. Ground-mounted solar projects are the largest contributor at 82.39 GW, while rooftop solar continues to grow, reaching 17.69 GW.

Off-grid solar solutions are making an impact in rural areas, with a total installed capacity of 4.98 GW, helping reduce reliance on diesel generators.

Despite its progress, India faces challenges like land constraints for large-scale projects and the need for grid upgrades. However, with over 107 GW of solar and 51 GW of wind power, India remains a leader in clean energy. Continued government support for solar parks and local manufacturing will help India achieve its renewable energy goals and strengthen its position in the global market.