The graphic illustrates the solar photovoltaic (PV) potential of India for ground-mounted installations, with a total potential of 3343.37 GWp. The graphic shows the potential capacity in GWp for each state/territory. For example, Rajasthan has a potential of 828.78 GWp, Gujrat 243.22 GWp and Maharashtra 486.68 GWp. The information is sourced from the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, September 2025.
Key Entities Referenced
Solar PV Potential of India: The subject of the policy/report, focusing on ground-mounted solar potential.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy: Government ministry responsible for new and renewable energy.
India: The country to which the solar PV potential applies.
National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE): Organization associated with Solar PV potential.
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8.59 GW SOLAR PV POTENTIAL OF INDIA
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21.50 GW
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9.21 GW
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0.55 GW
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4.44 GW
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6.47 GW
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828.78 GW
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2.29 GW
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51.83 GW
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0.61 GW
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243.22 GW
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Total Potential
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Source: Solar PV Potential of India (Ground Mounted). National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India,
September 2025.