India crosses 129 GW solar capacity

New Delhi, Dec. 6: India’s solar capacity has risen to nearly 130 GW, helping push non-fossil power capacity past 259 GW and accounting for more than half of the country’s total installed electricity capacity as of October 2025.

The rapid expansion has marked a more than 40-fold increase in solar installations since 2014, reinforcing India’s status as one of the world’s fastest-growing clean-energy markets.

The surge comes alongside major policy initiatives, including the Panchamrit climate framework, the National Solar Mission, and schemes such as PM Surya Ghar and PM-KUSUM, which together are driving large-scale deployment, rooftop adoption, and agricultural solarisation.

Government incentives under the Production-Linked Incentive scheme have drawn over Rs 50,000 crore in investment and boosted domestic manufacturing of high-efficiency solar modules.

India continues to play a leading international role through the International Solar Alliance, which hosted its 8th Assembly in New Delhi in October with delegates from more than 125 countries.

The forum advanced plans for resilient solar supply chains, inclusive access and cross-border green grids under the One Sun One World One Grid initiative.

With expanding domestic capacity, rising investment and strengthened global partnerships, India is accelerating its transition toward a low-carbon energy system and consolidating its position as a central player in the global solar economy.