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India's Renewable Energy Capacity Achieves Historic Growth

India's total installed renewable energy capacity reached 220.10 GW as of March 31, 2025, with a record annual capacity addition of 29.52 GW.

April 11, 2025

Key Points

  • 1The total installed renewable energy (RE) capacity in the country has reached 220.10 GW as of 31st March 2025.
  • 2Solar energy contributed the most to the year’s capacity expansion, with 23.83 GW added in FY 2024–25.
  • 3The total installed solar capacity now stands at 105.65 GW.
  • 4Wind energy also witnessed sustained progress during the year, with 4.15 GW of new capacity added.
  • 5Bioenergy installations reached a total capacity of 11.58 GW.
  • 6India has 169.40 GW of renewable energy projects under implementation and 65.06 GW already tendered.

Important Terms

Renewable EnergySolar EnergyWind EnergyMNREPanchamrit
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Last Updated: 7/20/2025