India recorded its highest-ever annual renewable energy capacity addition this year, installing 44.5 GW of new capacity till November, nearly doubling the additions seen in the same period last year, according to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).With this expansion, the country’s renewable energy installed capacity has reached 253.96 GW, while overall non-fossil fuel-based power capacity stood at 262.74 GW as of November. Non-fossil sources now account for 51.55 per cent of India’s total installed electricity capacity of 509.64 GW, helping the country achieve its Paris Agreement target five years ahead of schedule.Solar energy led the growth, with nearly 35 GW added during the year, taking installed solar capacity to 132.85 GW, a rise of over 41 per cent from November 2024. Wind energy capacity also increased by 5.82 GW, lifting total wind installations to 53.99 GW.India crossed the 250 GW non-fossil capacity milestone in August 2025 and achieved its highest-ever renewable share in electricity generation on July 29, when renewables met 51.5 per cent of total power demand on a single day.Globally, India ranks third in solar power capacity and fourth in both wind power and total renewable energy capacity, according to the latest International Renewable Energy Agency statistics.The MNRE said the expansion aligns with India’s commitment to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030. Several flagship schemes, including PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana and PM-KUSUM, also saw significant progress during the year, alongside major advances under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, according to the government statement.The ministry also highlighted rapid growth in domestic solar manufacturing, policy reforms in wind energy, the launch of India’s geothermal energy policy, and increased international cooperation as key contributors to the country’s clean energy transition.
