**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy reports a record-breaking year for clean energy in India in 2025. The installed non-fossil fuel capacity rose to 266.78 GW, a 22.6% increase over 2024, with a total addition of 49.12 GW. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi attributes this progress to decisive policy direction and sustained implementation. The report was released on January 10, 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Overall Growth:**
* India's clean energy transition gained unprecedented momentum in 2025.
* Total non-fossil fuel capacity surged to 266.78 GW.
* This represents a 22.6% increase over 2024 (217.62 GW).
* **Solar and Wind Energy Expansion:**
* Solar power led the expansion, increasing from 97.86 GW in 2024 to 135.81 GW in 2025 (38.8% growth).
* Wind energy capacity rose from 48.16 GW to 54.51 GW (13.2% increase).
* **Diversification through Bioenergy and Small Hydro:**
* Bioenergy installed capacity reached 11.61 GW, including 0.55 GW from waste-to-energy off-grid projects.
* Small hydro power capacity increased to 5.16 GW, supporting decentralized renewable energy development.
* Large hydro power capacity stood at 50.91 GW, including 7,175.6 MW of pumped storage.
* **Policy and Future Targets:**
* The growth reflects decisive policy direction and sustained implementation.
* India is progressing towards its target of 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030.
* The Ministry will work closely with States and stakeholders to accelerate renewable energy deployment.
**Impact Analysis**
**Ministry of New and Renewable Energy:**
* **Impact:** Credited with successfully leading the renewable energy expansion.
* **Action Required:** Continue working closely with States and stakeholders to further accelerate renewable energy deployment.
**States:**
* **Impact:** Key partners in achieving national renewable energy targets.
* **Action Required:** Collaborate with the Ministry to accelerate renewable energy deployment.
**Renewable Energy Stakeholders:**
* **Impact:** Benefit from the accelerated growth and supportive policies.
* **Action Required:** Continue contributing to the expansion of renewable energy capacity in India.
**India:**
* **Impact:** Strengthening its pathway towards energy security, climate responsibility and a self-reliant green economy.
* **Action Required:** Continue implementing policy direction to achieve national target of 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy: Central ministry responsible for the development and deployment of renewable energy in India.
Pralhad Joshi: Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy
2025: Year in which India's clean energy sector marked record growth, particularly in non-fossil fuel installed capacity.
500 GW target: National target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
India Marks Record-Breaking Year in Clean
Energy in 2025 : Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
India Registers 22.6% Rise in RE Capacity to 266.78 GW in
2025, with an Addition of 49.12 GW
Solar Capacity Reaches 135.81 GW; Wind at 54.51 GW
प्रव तथ: 10 JAN 2026 4:39PM by PIB Delhi
India marked a record-breaking year in its clean energy journey in 2025, with non-fossil fuel installed
capacity rising to 266.78 GW, Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Shri Pralhad Joshi said. This
represents a 22.6 per cent increase over 2024, when non-fossil capacity stood at 217.62 GW, with 49.12
GW of new non-fossil capacity added during the year.
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India’s clean energy transition gathered unprecedented momentum in 2025. Non-
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— Pralhad Joshi (@JoshiPralhad) January 10, 2026
Solar and Wind Drive Renewable Energy Expansion
Solar power led the expansion, with installed capacity increasing from 97.86 GW in 2024 to 135.81 GW
in 2025, registering a growth of 38.8 per cent. Wind energy capacity also witnessed steady growth, rising
from 48.16 GW to 54.51 GW, marking an increase of 13.2 per cent. Together, solar and wind continued to
drive India’s renewable energy expansion during the year.
Bioenergy and Small Hydro Add to Clean Energy Diversification
Other renewable energy segments also contributed to the overall growth in 2025. Bioenergy installed
capacity reached 11.61 GW, including 0.55 GW from waste-to-energy off-grid projects, reflecting steady
progress in clean fuel generation and waste management.
Small hydro power capacity increased to 5.16 GW, supporting decentralised and region-specific renewable
energy development. Large hydro power capacity stood at 50.91 GW, including 7,175.6 MW of pumped
storage, strengthening grid stability and renewable energy integration.Policy Leadership Strengthens India’s Clean Energy Pathway
Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi said that the record growth achieved in 2025 reflects decisive policy
direction, long-term vision and sustained implementation under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri
Narendra Modi. He said the progress strengthens India’s pathway towards energy security, climate
responsibility and a self-reliant green economy, while moving steadily towards the national target of 500
GW of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030.
The Minister added that Ministry of New and Renewable Energy will continue to work closely with States
and stakeholders to further accelerate renewable energy deployment across the country.
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