India Achieves Historic 29.52 GW Renewable Energy Growth in 2024-25
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Synopsis
India has achieved a historic milestone in renewable energy, adding 29.52 GW in 2024-25, resulting in a total capacity of 220.10 GW. This growth is largely driven by solar and wind energy, highlighting the country's commitment to sustainable development.
Key Takeaways
- 29.52 GW added in renewable capacity in 2024-25.
- Total renewable capacity reaches 220.10 GW.
- Solar energy leads growth with 23.83 GW added.
- Wind energy capacity increases by 4.15 GW.
- MNRE aims for 500 GW by 2030.
New Delhi, April 10 (NationPress) In a remarkable achievement, India has recorded an annual addition of 29.52 GW, bringing the total installed renewable energy capacity to 220.10 GW as of March 31, 2025, a significant increase from 198.75 GW the previous fiscal year, as stated by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) on Thursday.
The surge in capacity was primarily driven by solar energy, which saw an expansion of 23.83 GW during FY 2024–25, a marked rise compared to the 15.03 GW added in the prior year.
The nation’s total solar capacity now reaches 105.65 GW, comprising 81.01 GW from ground-mounted installations, 17.02 GW from rooftop solar, 2.87 GW from solar segments in hybrid projects, and 4.74 GW from off-grid systems. This growth illustrates a robust adoption of solar energy across both utility-scale and distributed segments, as indicated in the statement.
Wind energy also made significant strides, adding 4.15 GW of new capacity, compared to 3.25 GW in FY 2023–24. The cumulative installed wind capacity now totals 50.04 GW, highlighting the importance of wind energy in India’s renewable energy portfolio.
Bioenergy installations have 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 an additional 0.44 GW currently under implementation. These sectors continue to enhance the solar and wind segments by adding to the decentralized and diverse nature of India’s energy framework.
In addition to installed capacities, India has 169.40 GW of renewable energy projects underway and 65.06 GW already tendered. This includes 65.29 GW from emerging technologies like hybrid systems, round-the-clock (RTC) power, peaking power, and thermal + RE bundling projects. These initiatives signify a strategic move towards ensuring grid stability and reliable energy supply from renewable sources, according to the MNRE statement.
The MNRE has been implementing various strategic initiatives to realize Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030. This sustained growth reflects India’s dedication to its climate objectives and energy security, demonstrating the government’s focused efforts to enhance renewable energy deployment nationwide, the official statement concluded.
