India has recorded historic growth in its renewable energy sector in the financial year 2024–25. According to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), the country added 29.52 GW of renewable energy capacity during the year. This brings the total installed renewable energy capacity in India to 220.10 GW as of 31st March 2025, compared to 198.75 GW at the end of the previous financial year. The increase marks a major step forward in India’s target to reach 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity by 2030, a goal set under the ‘Panchamrit’ commitments by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
Solar energy played the biggest role in this growth. In FY 2024–25, 23.83 GW of solar capacity was added, much higher than the 15.03 GW added in the previous year. This brings the total installed solar energy capacity to 105.65 GW. The solar capacity includes 81.01 GW from ground-mounted projects, 17.02 GW from rooftop solar systems, 2.87 GW from solar components in hybrid projects, and 4.74 GW from off-grid systems. The figures show that solar energy continues to grow strongly, both in large-scale and smaller-distributed systems across India.
Wind energy also showed steady progress. In this financial year, 4.15 GW of new wind energy capacity was installed, compared to 3.25 GW in FY 2023–24. This brings the total installed wind energy capacity to 50.04 GW. Wind power remains an important part of India’s renewable energy mix.
Bioenergy and small hydropower projects have also contributed to the overall renewable energy capacity. Bioenergy projects have reached a total of 11.58 GW, including 0.53 GW from off-grid and waste-to-energy sources. Small hydropower capacity has grown to 5.10 GW, with another 0.44 GW of capacity currently under implementation. These forms of renewable energy help in creating a more balanced and decentralized energy system.
India’s renewable energy pipeline is also expanding. There are currently 169.40 GW of renewable energy projects under implementation and 65.06 GW already tendered. This pipeline includes 65.29 GW from new and advanced solutions like hybrid energy systems, round-the-clock power, peaking power, and thermal plus renewable energy bundling. These types of projects aim to make renewable energy more stable and reliable for the national power grid.
Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Shri Pralhad Joshi and his ministry have been actively working on various initiatives to meet the country’s renewable energy targets. The steady growth in capacity reflects not just technological progress but also strong policy support and a commitment to sustainable development. The Government’s efforts are focused on ensuring energy security while reducing carbon emissions and fighting climate change. The country’s renewable energy progress in 2024–25 highlights its determination to become a global leader in clean energy.
