Pralhad Joshi at GELS Puri: record 31.25 GW non-fossil addition; 1.5 lakh rooftop solar units for Odisha
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said at the Global Energy Leaders' Summit in Puri, Odisha, on 6 December 2025 that India added a record 31.25 GW of non-fossil capacity in FY 2025-26 so far, and announced a Utility-Led Aggregation model for 1.5 lakh rooftop solar units in Odisha.
Summary
Union New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi told the Global Energy Leaders' Summit (GELS) 2025 in Puri, Odisha, on 6 December 2025 that India had recorded its highest-ever non-fossil capacity addition of 31.25 GW in the current financial year, including 24.28 GW of solar. Pralhad Joshi also announced approval of a consumer-owned Utility-Led Aggregation (ULA) model under PM Surya Ghar for 1.5 lakh rooftop solar systems of 1 kW each in Odisha, benefiting 7â8 lakh people. India's solar capacity has grown from 2.8 GW to around 130 GW in 11 years, and GELS Puri 2025 is being held from 5 to 7 December 2025.
Key facts
- Date
- 6 December 2025
- Event
- Global Energy Leaders' Summit 2025, Puri (5â7 Dec)
- Non-fossil addition FY 25-26
- 31.25 GW (record), incl. 24.28 GW solar
- Odisha
- ULA model, 1.5 lakh rooftop systems of 1 kW, under PM Surya Ghar
- Solar growth
- 2.8 GW to about 130 GW in 11 years
- Odisha RE
- Over 3.1 GW, more than 34% of installed capacity
Practice MCQs 3 questions
In which city was the Global Energy Leaders' Summit 2025 held, where Pralhad Joshi spoke on 6 December 2025?
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Correct answer: D â Puri
PIB 2199775: Pralhad Joshi addressed the Global Energy Leaders' Summit 2025 in Puri, Odisha (5â7 December 2025).
What record non-fossil capacity addition did India register in FY 2025-26, as stated by Pralhad Joshi on 6 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B â 31.25 GW
PIB 2199775: India recorded its highest-ever non-fossil addition of 31.25 GW in the current financial year, including 24.28 GW of solar.
Under PM Surya Ghar, which model was approved on 6 December 2025 for installing 1.5 lakh rooftop solar systems in Odisha?
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Correct answer: B â Utility-Led Aggregation (ULA) model
PIB 2199775: a consumer-owned Utility-Led Aggregation (ULA) model under PM Surya Ghar was approved for 1.5 lakh rooftop systems of 1 kW each in Odisha.