India Adds 23.8 GW Of Solar Capacity In 2024-25, Creates History

Year-wise solar energy capacity additions by India. Source: MNRE

India added a massive 28.72 GW of renewable energy capacity (excluding large hydro) in the financial year 2024–25. This marked the highest annual capacity addition in the last five years. Data from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) revealed the historic rise of solar and renewable energy capacities in 2024-25.

India’s renewable energy capacity additions in 5 years. Source: MNRE

This surge was driven primarily by solar power. India’s solar energy clocked its highest-ever annual installation at 23.83 GW. This was a sharp rise from the 15.03 GW added in the previous fiscal year (2023–24).

Sharp Rise Of Solar Power 

The year-wise solar capacity additions in India have shown a remarkable upward trajectory over the past five years. In 2020–21, the country added 5,456 MW of solar capacity, which saw a sharp rise to 13,911 MW in 2021–22. This was followed by 12,783 MW in 2022–23 and 15,033 MW in 2023–24. The momentum peaked in 2024–25, with a record-breaking addition of 23,832 MW — the highest annual solar installation to date.

This solar momentum was complemented by a steady rise in wind energy installations, which reached 4,151 MW in FY2024–25 — up from 3,253 MW in the previous year. Wind additions have shown consistent recovery from the low of 1,110 MW in 2021–22.

Wind Capacity Also Created History

Wind energy capacity additions in India have steadily increased over the past five years. In 2020–21, 1,553 MW of wind capacity was added, which declined slightly to 1,110 MW in 2021–22. However, the sector witnessed a recovery in subsequent years, with additions of 2,275 MW in 2022–23 and 3,253 MW in 2023–24. The upward trend continued in 2024–25, reaching 4,151 MW — the highest annual wind capacity addition during the five-year period, the MNRE physical achievements report said.

India’s wind energy capacity additions in 5 years. Source: MNRE

The growth underscores India’s aggressive push toward its climate goals and renewable energy targets. The MNRE data demonstrates a clear acceleration in deployment, backed by improved project execution, enhanced tendering mechanisms, and increasing private sector participation.

India is targeting 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, and with the current trajectory, the country is showing encouraging signs of staying on track. The government is expected to release further insights into rooftop, hybrid, and distributed energy contributions in the coming weeks.