India Adds 25,910 MW In FY 2023-24, Renewable Share Rises To 29% With Solar Leading – All India Electricity Statistics

In the fiscal year 2023-24, India’s power sector experienced a notable transformation, with significant growth in clean energy adoption. According to the “All India Electricity Statistics – General Review 2025” published by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), the country’s total installed power capacity, including captive power plants, reached 522,895.66 MW. This marked an increase of 5.75 percent compared to the previous year, highlighting the steady expansion of India’s electricity infrastructure.

A key driver of this growth has been the rapid expansion of renewable energy sources. The share of renewables, excluding large hydro projects over 25 MW, in the total installed capacity increased from 26.74 percent to 29.18 percent during this period. The prominence of renewable energy is even more visible when looking at new capacity additions. Out of the total 25,910.70 MW added to the national grid in FY 2023-24, 18,484.70 MW, or nearly 71 percent, came from renewable energy sources. This demonstrates that the majority of new power generation in India is increasingly based on clean energy technologies.

Solar power continues to lead the renewable energy sector. As of March 31, 2024, India’s installed solar capacity reached 81,813.60 MW, making it the largest component of the country’s renewable energy portfolio. Over the last decade, renewable energy capacity excluding large hydro has grown from just 34,988 MW in 2014 to 143,645 MW in 2024. This represents a compound annual growth rate of 15.17 percent, reflecting a consistent and strong commitment to expanding clean energy capacity.

The shift toward renewables is also reflected in actual electricity generation. The share of generation from renewable sources in total electricity generation increased slightly from 11.60 percent to 11.98 percent during the year. Captive power plants, which are set up by industries for their own electricity needs, are also increasingly adopting renewable energy. Renewable sources now account for 11.04 percent of total captive power capacity in India, which amounts to approximately 8,933.36 MW. This represents a 26.76 percent increase in renewable captive capacity within just one year, showing that industries are actively contributing to the nation’s clean energy goals.

Despite the continued dominance of thermal power, which still makes up 55.03 percent of installed capacity, the momentum is clearly with renewables. When combined with the large hydro capacity of 46,928.17 MW, the total capacity of renewable energy sources stands at 190,572.68 MW. This indicates a growing diversification of India’s power sector and a shift toward a more sustainable energy mix.

The geographical distribution of renewable energy growth shows that multiple regions are contributing to the expansion. In the Northern Region, states like Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh have recorded significant capacity additions. Meanwhile, in the Western Region, Gujarat and Maharashtra remain key contributors to the development of renewable energy infrastructure.

The data from the General Review 2025 underscores a pivotal moment for India’s power sector. Solar energy, in particular, is playing a leading role in the country’s transition to cleaner energy. As India continues to expand its renewable energy capacity, it is progressively decoupling economic growth from carbon-intensive power generation. This shift toward a diverse and sustainable energy mix marks a significant step forward in the nation’s efforts to build a greener and more resilient power sector.

The overall trend demonstrates that India is steadily moving toward a future where renewable energy forms a central pillar of the electricity system, reflecting strong policy support, technological progress, and a commitment to sustainability.