As per reports, India added over 37 GW of solar capacity in 2025, overtaking the USA (34 GW).
- India's total installed solar capacity has crossed 155 GW.
- Non-fossil fuels constitute 51.93% of the nation's total installed power capacity (Dec 2025).
- India ranks third globally in renewable energy installed capacity, after China and the US. (Renewable Energy Statistics 2026)
Government Initiatives for Solar Energy
- PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana: A flagship central scheme promoting household rooftop solar adoption, successfully powering over 40 lakh households to date.
- Infrastructure Boost: Sanctioning of 55 solar parks (40 GW capacity) and Phase-II of the Green Energy Corridor for power evacuation.
- Indigenous Solar Manufacturing: Strict enforcement of the ALMM (Approved List of Models and Manufacturers) mandate.
- Global Leadership: Spearheading the International Solar Alliance (ISA) to accelerate worldwide solar energy adoption.
Significance of Solar Energy
- Energy Transition: Therapid scaling helped achieve country’s 50% non-fossil fuel capacity target.
- Climate Commitments: India has achieved its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement ahead of schedule.
- Socio-Economic Growth: The sector's expansion bolsters domestic manufacturing, reduces household electricity costs, strengthening energy security and drives employment generation across the renewable value chain.
