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India Adds 45 GW Solar Capacity in 2025-26
India adds 45 GW of solar energy capacity in 2025–26 with Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu as top contributors. The update highlights rapid growth in India’s solar energy sector.
Solar Energy in India:
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Capacity Addition | Provides for addition of 45 GW solar energy capacity in 2025–26. |
| Total Installed Capacity | Provides for cumulative solar power capacity of 150.26 GW as on 31 March 2026. |
| Growth Trend | Provides for increase from 2.82 GW in 2014 to 150.26 GW in 2026. |
| Global Rank | Provides for India ranking 3rd globally as per IRENA Renewable Energy Statistics 2025. |
| Leading States | Comprises Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu as top contributors. |
| Solar Potential | Provides for 300–330 sunny days annually with average solar radiation of 4–7 kWh per square meter per day. |
| Government Schemes | Comprises PM Surya Ghar, PM-KUSUM, National Solar Mission, and Solar Parks and Ultra-Mega Solar Power Projects. |
| PM Surya Ghar | Provides for rooftop solar systems for 1 crore households with 23.9 lakh installations as of December 2025. |
| Manufacturing Support | Provides for Production-Linked Incentive scheme attracting ₹52900 crore investment for solar PV manufacturing. |
| Global Initiatives | Comprises International Solar Alliance headquartered in Gurugram and One Sun One World One Grid initiative. |
| Solar PV | Provides for electricity generation directly from sunlight using semiconductor processes. |
| Concentrated Solar Power | Provides for use of mirrors to concentrate solar energy for large-scale power generation. |