India's cumulative solar power capacity stood at 119.02 GW as of July 2025. This includes 90.99 GW from ground‑mounted solar plants, 19.88 GW from grid‑connected rooftop systems, 3.06 GW from hybrid projects, and 5.09 GW from off‑grid solar installations, reflecting the country's diverse approach to expanding renewable energy.
As India focuses extensively on energy security by not only emphasising RE capacity addition but also promoting domestic manufacturing, it is pertinent that we ensure every GW translates to GWh and increases the share of solar energy in India's energy mix. The author is Chief Executive Officer, National Solar Energy Federation of India
In just one-year, solar module manufacturing capacity nearly doubled—from 38 GW in March 2024 to 74 GW in March 2025. Similarly, solar PV cell manufacturing rose from 9 GW to 25 GW. A big milestone was the start of India's first ingot-wafer manufacturing facility (2 GW), further strengthening the entire solar supply chain.
Today, the nation has raced ahead to script history: India has officially surpassed Japan to become the world's third-largest solar power producer. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), India generated an impressive 1,08,494 GWh of solar energy, leaving Japan behind at 96,459 GWh.
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