New Delhi, Dec 29 (.) India marked a historic milestone in its clean energy transition in 2025, recording the highest-ever annual addition of renewable energy capacity adding 44.5 GW of renewable energy capacity during the year (up to November), nearly doubling the additions made during the same period in 2024, according to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
With this expansion, India’s total renewable energy installed capacity reached 253.96 GW by November 2025, registering a growth of over 23 per cent year-on-year. Including nuclear power, the country’s non-fossil fuel capacity rose to 262.74 GW, accounting for 51.5 per cent of India’s total installed electricity capacity of 509.64 GW, achieved five years ahead of the 2030 target committed under the Paris Agreement, as per the data released by the ministry.

Solar energy remained the backbone of this growth. India added nearly 35 GW of solar capacity in 2025, taking the total installed solar capacity to 132.85 GW, a sharp rise of over 41 per cent compared to November 2024. Wind energy also saw strong momentum, with 5.82 GW added during the year, pushing total wind capacity close to 54 GW.
The year also witnessed a landmark moment in power generation. On July 29, 2025, renewable sources met 51.5 per cent of India’s electricity demand on a single day, the highest share ever recorded, highlighting the growing role of clean energy in the national grid.
Government initiatives played a critical role in accelerating deployment. The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana saw the installation of over 14.4 lakh rooftop solar systems in 2025 alone, benefiting more than 18 lakh households.
Meanwhile, the PM-KUSUM scheme significantly expanded solar capacity in the agriculture sector, including the large-scale deployment of solar pumps across rural India, the MNRE statement said.
India also strengthened its long-term clean energy ecosystem through progress under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, awarding projects for green hydrogen, green ammonia, research and development, and pilot applications in transport, steel, and ports.
These efforts align with India’s broader goal of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2070.
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