Green Milestone: India Surpasses 100 GW Installed Solar Power Capacity

In a big development, India has reached a significant milestone by crossing over 100 gigawatts (GW) of installed solar power capacity.

This marks a significant step toward realising India's ambitious target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity by 2030.

Responding to the development, Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said, “Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India’s energy journey over the past ten years has been historic and inspiring. Initiatives like solar panels, solar parks and rooftop solar projects have brought about revolutionary changes".

"As a result, today India has successfully achieved the target of 100 GW of solar energy production. In the field of green energy, India is not only becoming self-reliant but is also showing the world a new path," he added.

The minister added that PM SuryaGhar Muft Bijli Yojana is making rooftop solar a household reality and is a game-changer in sustainable energy, empowering every home with clean power.

Growth in the Solar Sector

Since 2014, India's solar power capacity has increased from 2.82 GW to over 100 GW, according to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.

"As of January 31, 2025, India’s total solar capacity installed stands at 100.33 GW, with 84.10 GW under implementation and an additional 47.49 GW under tendering," the ministry said in a statement.

The ministry added that India's hybrid and round-the-clock (RTC) renewable energy projects are also advancing rapidly, with 64.67 GW under implementation and tendered, bringing the grand total of solar and hybrid projects to 296.59 GW.

The year 2024 saw the addition of 24.5 GW of solar capacity, with substantial growth in utility-scale solar installations in states such as Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh.

The rooftop solar sector also grew, with 4.59 GW installed in 2024, driven largely by the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, which is nearing 9 lakh installations.

Advances in Solar Manufacturing

India has also made significant strides in solar manufacturing, the ministry said.

India's solar module production capacity was 2 GW in 2014 and reached 60 GW by 2024. The government aims to expand this capacity to 100 GW by 2030.

"In 2014, the country had a limited solar module production capacity of just 2 GW. Over the past decade, this has surged to 60 GW in 2024, establishing India as a global leader in solar manufacturing. With continued policy support, India is on track to achieve a solar module production capacity of 100 GW by 2030," the ministry said.

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