India achieves 100 GW solar energy capacity: Pralhad Joshi

India added 2.82 GW of solar capacity during 2004-14 under the UPA regime.

New Delhi: India has achieved the milestone of 100GW solar energy capacity, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Friday, underscoring the country's target of having 500 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030.

"Under the visionary leadership of Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji, India has achieved the historic milestone of 100 GW solar capacity. This achievement is powered by our relentless commitment to a cleaner, greener future," the New & Renewables Energy Minister said.

Earlier, India had planned to have 175 GW of renewable energy capacity, including 100 GW solar by 2022. But it could not be achieved due to staggering impact of the pandemic which forced imposition of lockdown restrictions.

According to a statement issued by Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, the milestone reinforces India's position as a global leader in renewable energy.

"Initiatives like solar panels, solar parks and rooftop solar projects have brought about revolutionary changes. As a result, today India has successfully achieved the target of 100 GW of solar energy production. In the field of green energy, India is not only becoming self-reliant but is also showing the world a new path," the statement quoted Joshi as saying.

The minister said PM SuryaGhar Muft Bijli Yojana is making rooftop solar a household reality and is a game changer in sustainable energy, empowering every home with clean power.

India’s solar power capacity increased 35 times over the past decade, rising from 2.82 GW in 2014 to 100 GW in 2025.

As of January 31, 2025, India’s total solar capacity installed capacity stands at 100.33 GW, with 84.10 GW under implementation and an additional 47.49 GW under tendering.

The country's hybrid and round-the-clock (RTC) renewable energy projects are also advancing rapidly, with 64.67 GW under implementation and tendered, bringing the grand total of solar and hybrid projects to 296.59 GW.

Solar energy remains the dominant contributor to India’s renewable energy growth, accounting for 47 per cent of the total installed renewable energy capacity.

In 2024, record-breaking 24.5 GW of solar capacity was added reflecting more than twofold increase in solar installations compared to 2023.

Last year also saw the installation of 18.5 GW of utility-scale solar capacity, a nearly 2.8 times increase compared to 2023.

Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh are among the top-performing states, contributing significantly to India’s total utility-scale solar installations.

The rooftop solar sector in India witnessed remarkable growth in 2024, with 4.59 GW of new capacity installed, reflecting a 53 per cent increase compared to 2023.

A key driver of this growth has been the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, launched in 2024, which is now nearing 9 lakh rooftop solar installations, enabling households across the country to embrace clean energy solutions.

India has also made significant strides in solar manufacturing. In 2014, the country had a limited solar module production capacity of just 2 GW.

Over the past decade, this has surged to 60 GW in 2024, establishing India as a global leader in solar manufacturing.

With continued policy support, India is on track to achieve a solar module production capacity of 100 GW by 2030, the ministry said.

This 100 GW milestone in solar energy underscores India's role as a renewable energy powerhouse, ensuring clean, sustainable, and affordable energy access for millions while shaping a self-reliant energy future, the ministry said.