India's installed solar power capacity crosses 100 GW
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said on 7 February 2025 that India's installed solar capacity had reached 100.33 GW as of 31 January 2025, up from 2.82 GW in 2014.
Summary
India surpassed 100 GW of installed solar power capacity, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy announced on 7 February 2025; capacity stood at 100.33 GW as of 31 January 2025, a 3450% rise from 2.82 GW in 2014. Solar accounts for 47% of India's installed renewable energy capacity. A record 24.5 GW of solar was added in 2024, including 18.5 GW of utility-scale capacity, and rooftop solar grew by 4.59 GW. Solar module manufacturing capacity rose from 2 GW in 2014 to 60 GW in 2024. Minister Pralhad Joshi linked the milestone to the target of 500 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030.
Key facts
- Capacity
- 100.33 GW as of 31 January 2025
- In 2014
- 2.82 GW (3450% increase)
- Share
- 47% of installed renewable energy capacity
- Added in 2024
- 24.5 GW (18.5 GW utility-scale; 4.59 GW rooftop)
- Module manufacturing
- 2 GW (2014) to 60 GW (2024)
- Minister
- Pralhad Joshi
Practice MCQs 3 questions
India's installed solar capacity crossed 100 GW in early 2025. What was it in 2014, according to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy?
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Correct answer: A — 2.82 GW
Solar capacity rose from 2.82 GW in 2014 to 100.33 GW as of 31 January 2025, an increase of 3450%.
As per the MNRE in February 2025, solar energy accounts for what share of India's total installed renewable energy capacity?
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Correct answer: D — 47%
Solar remains the dominant contributor, accounting for 47% of India's installed renewable energy capacity.
How much solar capacity did India add in the record year of 2024, as per the MNRE?
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Correct answer: C — 24.5 GW
India added a record 24.5 GW of solar in 2024; 18.5 GW of this was utility-scale capacity.