New Delhi (11.04.2025): Amidst India’s commitment of achieving 500 GW non-fossil fuel-based capacity by 2030, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has reported a robust progress in clean energy sector for the Financial Year 2024–25. With a record annual capacity addition of 29.52 GW, the total installed renewable energy (RE) capacity in the country has reached 220.10 GW as of March 31, 2025, up from 198.75 GW in the previous fiscal.
The target is part of India’s commitments under the ‘Panchamrit’ goals set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Solar Energy Drives Growth:
Solar energy contributed the most to the year’s capacity expansion, with 23.83 GW added in FY 2024–25, a significant increase over the 15.03 GW added in the previous year. The total installed solar capacity now stands at 105.65 GW. This includes 81.01 GW from ground-mounted installations, 17.02 GW from rooftop solar, 2.87 GW from solar components of hybrid projects, and 4.74 GW from off-grid systems.
Steady Rise in Wind Installations
With 4.15 GW of new capacity added, compared to 3.25 GW in FY 2023–24 “wind energy” also witnessed sustained progress during the year. The total cumulative installed wind capacity now stands at 50.04 GW, reinforcing wind energy’s role in India’s renewable energy mix.
Bioenergy and small Hydro Power maintain momentum:
Bioenergy installations reached a total capacity of 11.58 GW, which includes 0.53 GW from off-grid and waste-to-energy projects. Small Hydro Power projects have achieved a capacity of 5.10 GW, with a further 0.44 GW under implementation. These sectors continue to complement the solar and wind segments by contributing to the decentralised and diversified nature of India’s energy landscape.
Expanding pipeline of clean energy projects:
In addition to the installed capacities, India has 169.40 GW of renewable energy projects under implementation and 65.06 GW already tendered. This includes 65.29 GW from emerging solutions such as hybrid systems, round-the-clock (RTC) power, peaking power, and thermal + RE bundling projects. These initiatives represent a strategic shift towards ensuring grid stability and reliable supply from renewable sources.
The figures reflect India’s commitment to its climate goals and energy security, underscoring the government’s focus to scale up renewable energy deployment across the country.
