India Adds 18.5 GW Of New Solar Capacity In 10 Months Of FY25

India Adds 18.5 GW Of New Solar Capacity In 10 Months Of FY25

India’s solar energy capacity continues to rise strongly, with a strong 2.5 GW addition in January as well.  The latest data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) revealed that India added 18.5 GW of new solar capacities in the current fiscal, since April 2024. This is a 147% growth in new solar power additions yearly (YoY).

While India added 18.5 GW of solar capacity since April 2024, it was able to add only 7.5 GW between April 2023 to January 2024. Although wind energy capacity did not grow significantly, it increased marginally.

As per the CEA data, India added 2.5 GW of new wind energy capacity in the 10 months of FY25. On the other hand, it was able to add 2.3 GW of new wind energy capacities in the first 10 months of FY24. Thus wind energy capacity grew by 8.70% YoY.

Additions in January 2025

January also proved significant from the new renewable power additions. India added 2.5 GW of new solar capacities in January 2025 alone. This is equivalent to the total wind energy capacity India added in the first 10 months of FY25.

Meanwhile, in the first 10 months of FY24, the country had added 9.88 GW of new solar capacities. Thus on a YoY basis, the country registered a growth of 149.5% on YoY, hinting at faster installations in January.

On the other hand, the country added 202 MW of new wind energy capacities in January. This is against the new wind energy capacity addition of 232.76 MW in January FY24. Thus, the country registered a negative growth of 13% in wind energy capacity in January. That is probably a blip, as industry is confident of adding capacities before March 31.

Overall, India’s renewable energy capacity (excluding large hydro) has touched 165 GW by the end of January 2025. With the current pace of deployment, it is expected that India’s total new solar energy capacity additions in FY25 could reach anywhere between 22 GW to 25 GW in Fy25.