India has become the world’s second largest solar growth market in 2025 in annual solar capacity additions overtaking the US.
Commenting on the development, Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy has said that the country’s solar growth story is setting global benchmarks and driving record capacity additions tapping into strong policy support, innovation and world-class infrastructure.
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he added, India’s clean energy transition is accelerating, boosting energy security, advancing sustainable development and reinforcing the country’s position as a global leader in renewable energy.
The development highlights how emerging countries such as India is serious about energy transition by adopting renewable energy sources such as solar, which will be a determinant factor for neutralising climate change impacts. As per the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, India's cumulative installed solar power capacity stands at 154.24 GW as of April this year.
