Clean Energy Boom: India Hits 266.78 GW in 2025
Pralhad Joshi Says Non-Fossil Capacity Jumps 22.6% to 266.78 GW
- India adds 49.12 GW non-fossil capacity in 2025
- Solar capacity touches 135.81 GW, wind reaches 54.51 GW
- Bioenergy and small hydro strengthen clean energy mix
- Government reiterates 500 GW non-fossil target by 2030
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 10th Jan: India registered a record-breaking year in clean energy expansion in 2025, with its non-fossil fuel installed capacity rising to 266.78 GW, marking a 22.6 per cent increase over 2024, Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said on Friday.
The country added 49.12 GW of new non-fossil capacity during the year, taking India a step closer to its national target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030.
Solar power led the growth, with installed capacity jumping from 97.86 GW in 2024 to 135.81 GW in 2025, reflecting a rise of 38.8 per cent. Wind energy capacity also recorded steady progress, increasing from 48.16 GW to 54.51 GW, a growth of 13.2 per cent.
Other renewable segments also added depth to India’s clean energy mix. Bioenergy installed capacity reached 11.61 GW, including 0.55 GW from waste-to-energy off-grid projects. Small hydro power capacity increased to 5.16 GW, while large hydro power capacity stood at 50.91 GW, including 7,175.6 MW of pumped storage, strengthening grid stability and renewable energy integration.
Joshi said the performance reflects decisive policy direction and sustained implementation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. He added that the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy will continue to work closely with states and stakeholders to further accelerate renewable energy deployment across the country and strengthen India’s pathway towards energy security, climate responsibility and a self-reliant green economy.
