India’s Solar Growth:
India’s installed solar power capacity has expanded more than fiftyfold, from about 3 GW in 2014 to 162.15 GW as of June 30, 2026, making solar power the largest component of the country’s renewable energy capacity.
- India’s solar expansion has been supported by favourable policies, infrastructure development, domestic manufacturing and public participation.
Solar parks, rooftop installations and solar-powered agricultural pumps have accelerated deployment, while the newly approved Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) represents the latest policy push. - India added 37 GW of solar capacity in 2025, surpassing the United States in annual additions and emerging as the world’s second-largest solar growth market, thereby strengthening its role in the global clean-energy transition.
- The National Solar Mission, Solar Parks Scheme, Green Energy Corridor Programme and competitive bidding created a strong framework for rapid solar deployment.
- Regional Expansion: Rajasthan, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra account for a major share of India’s installed solar capacity.
- Large solar projects contribute around 118.79 GW, including major parks such as Bhadla in Rajasthan, Pavagada in Karnataka and Rewa in Madhya Pradesh.
- Grid-connected rooftop systems contribute 27.88 GW, to India’s solar capacity. The remaining capacity comes from hybrid projects, which combine solar power with battery storage or other energy sources, and off-grid systems, which supply electricity to areas not connected to the grid.
- India added 44.61 GW of solar capacity during FY 2025–26, nearly twice the 23.83 GW added in FY 2024–25.
- Domestic solar module manufacturing capacity expanded from 2.3 GW in 2014 to nearly 172 GW by March 2026.
- India’s total non-fossil fuel capacity reached 283.46 GW, including 274.68 GW of renewable energy capacity.
- FY 2025–26 recorded India’s highest-ever annual addition of non-fossil fuel capacity at 55.29 GW.
- Renewable sources met 51.5% of India’s electricity demand on 29th July 2025, marking the highest share recorded during the period.
