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India Adds 37 GW Solar in 2025, Overtakes US to Rank Second
Reports state that India adds over 37 GW of solar capacity in 2025, overtaking the USA’s 34 GW addition and ranking second for annual solar additions. India’s total installed solar capacity crosses 155 GW, and non-fossil fuels comprise 51.93% of total installed power capacity as of Dec 2025.
India Solar Capacity and Government Initiatives (2025–2026):
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Solar capacity added in 2025 | India’s solar capacity addition in 2025 comprises over 37 GW. |
| Comparison with USA (2025) | Solar capacity addition in 2025 comprises over 37 GW for India and 34 GW for the USA. |
| Total installed solar capacity | India’s total installed solar capacity crosses 155 GW. |
| Share of non-fossil fuels in installed power capacity | Non-fossil fuels comprise 51.93% of the nation’s total installed power capacity as of Dec 2025. |
| Global rank in renewable energy installed capacity | Global renewable energy installed capacity rankings comprise China first, the US second, and India third, as per Renewable Energy Statistics 2026. |
| PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana | PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana provides for promotion of household rooftop solar adoption; beneficiary coverage comprises over 40 lakh households to date. |
| Solar parks sanctioned | Infrastructure boost comprises sanctioning of 55 solar parks with 40 GW capacity. |
| Green Energy Corridor | Infrastructure boost comprises Phase-II of the Green Energy Corridor for power evacuation. |
| ALMM mandate | ALMM (Approved List of Models and Manufacturers) mandate mandates strict enforcement for indigenous solar manufacturing. |
| International Solar Alliance (ISA) | Global leadership comprises India spearheading the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for worldwide solar energy adoption. |
| Paris Agreement NDC status | India’s status on Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement comprises achievement ahead of schedule. |