Driven by 35GW solar growth and revived wind installations, India’s renewable capacity surged to 254 GW in November 2025.
India’s renewable energy sector saw its grid capacity additions reach unprecedented levels in 2025. According to provisional data by the government, about 44.5GW of fresh capacity has been added during the first eleven months of the year. Final figures are expected in early January 2026. The achievement represents a sharp jump from calendar year 2024, when around 28.7GW was brought online.
As of 30 November 2025, India’s clean energy base stood at 204GW. This reflects a 26 per cent expansion during the January to November period. The pace of growth is also stronger than the 21 per cent rise recorded during the full year 2024.
Among the different segments, solar power remained the primary growth driver. The segment contributed nearly 35GW of new capacity between January and November 2025. This compares with roughly 25GW added in 2024. Ground-mounted projects accounted for around 26GW. Rooftop installations contributed about 7GW.
Hybrid projects added close to 1GW, while a smaller portion came from off-grid systems. Rajasthan continues to lead in installed solar capacity, followed by Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu.
Wind power also showed renewed momentum. The sector added about 6GW in 2025, up to November.
Overall renewable capacity, including solar, wind, bioenergy, small hydro, and large hydro, reached approximately 254GW by November 2025, according to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
Analysts note that an additional 135 GW of projects are under development or in the tendering process. Competitive tariffs, particularly in solar auctions, continue to support growth, reinforcing India’s position as one of the fastest-expanding clean energy markets globally.
