EnvironmentGS3-Environment And Biodiversity
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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