India adds record 29.52 GW RE capacity in FY 2024–25; total installed capacity reaches 220.10 GW

New Delhi: India's renewable energy sector recorded its highest-ever annual capacity addition in Financial Year 2024–25, with 29.52 GW of new installations, taking the total installed renewable energy capacity to 220.10 GW as of March 31, 2025. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) released this update, highlighting the country’s consistent progress toward its ambitious target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 under the ‘Panchamrit’ commitments made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Solar Energy Leads the Surge

Solar power was the primary driver of growth, accounting for 23.83 GW of the total capacity addition during the fiscal year. This marked a significant jump from the 15.03 GW added in the previous year. With this, India's cumulative installed solar capacity has reached 105.65 GW, comprising 81.01 GW from ground-mounted systems, 17.02 GW from rooftop installations, 2.87 GW from hybrid projects, and 4.74 GW from off-grid setups.

This surge reflects the strong momentum in both utility-scale and distributed solar segments, aligned with India’s push for energy decentralisation and sustainability.

Wind Energy Sees Consistent Growth

Wind energy installations also saw a steady rise, with 4.15 GW added during FY 2024–25—an improvement over 3.25 GW in the preceding fiscal. The country’s total installed wind power capacity now stands at 50.04 GW, reaffirming wind energy’s critical role in India’s diversified renewable energy portfolio.

Bioenergy and Small Hydro Continue Steady Contributions

Bioenergy capacity has reached 11.58 GW, including 0.53 GW from off-grid and waste-to-energy projects. Small Hydro Power (SHP) installations now stand at 5.10 GW, with an additional 0.44 GW currently under implementation. These sectors continue to support India's decentralised energy goals and provide clean power to remote and rural areas.

Expanding Pipeline Reflects Long-Term Vision

Beyond installed capacities, MNRE reported a robust pipeline of clean energy projects, with 169.40 GW under implementation and another 65.06 GW already tendered. This includes 65.29 GW from innovative solutions like hybrid systems, round-the-clock (RTC) power, peaking power, and thermal + RE bundling projects—geared towards enhancing grid reliability and integration of variable renewables.

Policy Backing and Visionary Leadership

Under the leadership of Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Shri Pralhad Joshi, MNRE has undertaken several key initiatives aimed at scaling renewable energy deployment. These efforts are in line with Prime Minister Modi’s vision of achieving 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 and reinforce India’s commitment to energy security and climate goals.

The significant progress during FY 2024–25 underscores India’s emergence as a global leader in clean energy transition, driven by strategic planning, policy support, and a maturing renewable energy ecosystem.

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