India Achieves Record 30 GW Renewable Energy Addition in FY 2024-25
India’s renewable energy sector reached a significant milestone in the fiscal year 2024-25 by adding a record-breaking 29.52 GW of new capacity. With this, the total installed renewable energy capacity in the country has crossed 220.10 GW, reflecting an accelerated momentum toward its ‘Panchamrit’ pledge of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. This achievement underscores India’s growing leadership in clean energy adoption and sustainability goals.
Solar Capacity Growth
Solar energy led the charge in capacity additions this year, contributing a remarkable 23.83 GW—up sharply from the 15.03 GW added in the previous fiscal. This surge has pushed the total installed solar capacity to 105.65 GW, broken down as follows:
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81.01 GW from ground-mounted solar projects
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17.02 GW from rooftop solar installations
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2.87 GW from hybrid solar systems
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4.74 GW from off-grid solar setups
This rapid expansion highlights the country’s dual focus on utility-scale and distributed solar energy to meet its ambitious targets.
Wind Energy Expansion
Wind energy also maintained steady progress, with 4.15 GW added in FY 2024-25—an improvement over last year’s 3.25 GW. The cumulative wind power capacity now stands at 50.04 GW. Wind energy remains a cornerstone of India’s renewable energy portfolio, especially in coastal and high-wind regions.
Diversification with Bioenergy and Small Hydro
India is also expanding its renewable base through bioenergy and small hydro power. The installed bioenergy capacity has touched 11.58 GW, which includes 0.53 GW from off-grid and waste-to-energy sources. Additionally, Small Hydro Power (SHP) projects now total 5.10 GW, with 0.44 GW under active implementation. These diverse sources are crucial for decentralized power generation, especially in rural and remote regions.
Future Outlook
Looking ahead, the renewable energy pipeline remains strong. India currently has 169.40 GW of renewable capacity under implementation and an additional 65.06 GW already tendered. This includes hybrid systems, round-the-clock (RTC) clean power projects, peaking solutions, and thermal-renewable hybrid configurations. Such innovations aim to ensure grid stability and meet the rising demand for reliable, clean electricity.
India’s focus on renewable energy continues to gain momentum, with strategic planning, investments, and technological innovation driving its path toward energy sustainability and climate commitments.
