India’s renewable energy sector is growing at record speed. Between January and June 2025, the country added 21,784 megawatts (MW) of new renewable energy capacity. This is the highest six-month growth ever recorded and marks a 56% jump compared to the same period in 2024.
Most of this new capacity came from solar power, which contributed 17,032 MW—about 78% of the total. Wind energy added another 4,194 MW, while the rest came from sources like small hydro, biomass, and waste-to-energy.
This rapid growth brings India’s total installed renewable energy capacity to more than 190 gigawatts (GW). It puts the country firmly on track to meet its goal of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel power by 2030, a key part of India’s climate commitments.
According to data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), renewable electricity generation is also rising. In May 2025, India produced 20.2 billion units (BUs) of clean energy, a 12.5% increase compared to May last year. Wind and solar led this surge, with wind power generating over 10.1 BUs and solar producing 8.6 BUs.
Several states stood out as leaders in renewable growth. Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan together made up more than 60% of the new capacity added in the first half of the year. Gujarat alone added more than 5,000 MW, making it the top-performing state.
The performance of solar and wind systems also improved. Many new solar parks achieved high efficiency levels, with capacity utilization factors (CUFs) above 21%.
This growth comes from strong support by the government. Faster approvals, better grid infrastructure, and more involvement from private companies have helped speed things up.
With this pace of development, India is not just catching up—it is leading the way in clean energy growth. Experts believe the country may even exceed its renewable targets if this momentum continues.
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