Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised India’s remarkable accomplishment of achieving its highest-ever annual solar capacity addition. The country added around 45 GW of solar capacity in 2025-26, almost doubling the previous year’s rate. This achievement solidifies India’s position as one of the fastest-growing clean energy markets globally, reflecting its commitment to energy security and sustainable development.
Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, emphasized that the surge in solar capacity addition was driven by significant installations in states like Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. Notably, in March 2026 alone, 6.65 GW of solar installations were completed, marking the highest monthly capacity addition ever. This success underscores India’s progress in transitioning to a cleaner electricity system.
The increased solar capacity also indicates advancements in domestic manufacturing, grid integration, and policy support. India’s total installed solar capacity has surpassed 150 GW, strengthening the country’s renewable energy pipeline and aligning with its industrial decarbonization objectives. The rise in state-led solar projects is anticipated to stimulate investments in transmission infrastructure, battery storage, green hydrogen, and solar equipment manufacturing.
The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) presented a dividend of Rs 115 crore ($124.08 million) to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, reflecting the robust financial performance of the renewable energy sector. India now ranks third globally in Renewable Energy Installed Capacity, surpassing Brazil. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IREA) data from December 2025, India’s renewable energy sources met over half of the country’s electricity demand in July 2025. As of March 31, 2026, the country has installed 283.46 GW of capacity from non-fossil fuel sources.
