India has achieved a historic milestone in its clean energy journey, recording the highest-ever annual addition of renewable energy capacity in the current year. According to the latest data from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), the country installed a staggering 44.5 gigawatts (GW) of new renewable capacity until November 2025. This figure nearly doubles the capacity added during the same period last year, marking a period of unprecedented growth.
Record-Breaking Numbers and Milestones
This massive expansion has propelled India's total installed renewable energy capacity to 253.96 GW. When considering all non-fossil fuel sources, including nuclear, the total capacity stands even higher at 262.74 GW as of November. This development is monumental, as non-fossil sources now constitute 51.55% of India's total installed electricity capacity of 509.64 GW. This achievement means India has reached its Paris Agreement target of having 50% of its installed capacity from non-fossil sources a full five years ahead of the 2030 schedule.
The growth was spearheaded by solar energy, which alone contributed close to 35 GW of new installations. This surge has taken the nation's cumulative solar capacity to 132.85 GW, representing an increase of over 41% since November 2024. Wind energy also saw robust growth, adding 5.82 GW to reach a total of 53.99 GW.
Key Achievements and Global Standing
The year 2025 witnessed several landmark moments for India's power sector. The country crossed the significant 250 GW non-fossil capacity milestone in August 2025. Furthermore, on July 29, 2025, India achieved its highest-ever share of renewable energy in daily electricity generation, with green sources meeting 51.5% of the total national power demand on that single day.
On the global stage, India continues to be a major player in the clean energy arena. As per the latest statistics from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), India now ranks:
- Third in the world for solar power capacity.
- Fourth globally for wind power capacity.
- Fourth in total renewable energy capacity.
Drivers of Growth and Future Roadmap
The MNRE attributed this record expansion to a combination of supportive government policies, flagship schemes, and strategic initiatives. The ministry highlighted significant progress under schemes like the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana for rooftop solar and the PM-KUSUM scheme for solarising agriculture. Major advances were also noted under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
Other critical factors contributing to this transition include:
- Rapid growth in domestic solar manufacturing, reducing import dependence.
- Policy reforms in the wind energy sector to unlock potential.
- The recent launch of India's first-ever geothermal energy policy.
- Increased international cooperation in clean energy technology and finance.
This record-setting pace aligns directly with India's ambitious commitment to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity by the year 2030. The data from 2025 demonstrates a strong and accelerating trajectory towards that national goal, solidifying India's position as a global leader in the fight against climate change through tangible action in the energy sector.
