India added a record-breaking 29.52 GW of renewable energy capacity in FY 2024–25, taking the country’s total installed renewable capacity to 220.10 GW as of March 31, 2025, up from 198.75 GW the previous year.
Solar Energy Leads the Surge
Solar power emerged as the dominant contributor, adding a remarkable 23.83 GW during the year—significantly higher than the 15.03 GW added in FY 2023–24.
India’s total installed solar capacity now stands at 105.65 GW, comprising:
- 81.01 GW from ground-mounted projects
- 17.02 GW from rooftop solar systems
- 2.87 GW from hybrid solar components
- 4.74 GW from off-grid solar installations
The data reflects strong momentum across both utility-scale and distributed solar deployments, reinforcing solar’s role as a backbone of India’s clean energy transition.
Steady Growth in Wind Energy
Wind energy also continued its upward trajectory, adding 4.15 GW in FY 2024–25—up from 3.25 GW in the previous year. With this, India’s total wind power capacity has reached 50.04 GW, further solidifying its position in the renewable energy mix.
Bioenergy and Small Hydro Contribute to Diversification
Bioenergy installations reached 11.58 GW, including 0.53 GW from off-grid and waste-to-energy projects. Meanwhile, small hydro power projects hit a cumulative capacity of 5.10 GW, with an additional 0.44 GW under development. These sectors continue to diversify India’s energy landscape, playing a key role in promoting decentralised and region-specific power generation.
Massive Pipeline Underway
Beyond current installations, India is advancing rapidly with a robust project pipeline. As of March 2025, the country has:
- 169.40 GW of renewable energy under implementation
- 65.06 GW of projects already tendered
This includes 65.29 GW from innovative solutions such as:
- Hybrid systems
- Round-the-clock (RTC) renewable power
- Peaking power solutions
- Thermal + RE bundling models
These projects mark a strategic evolution in India’s clean energy push, aiming to improve grid stability, reliability, and 24/7 power supply from renewable sources.
On Track to 500 GW by 2030
MNRE emphasized that these developments align with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based capacity by 2030. As reported by indiatribune.com, the continued growth underscores India’s commitment to its climate goals, energy security, and a sustainable economic future.
