India achieved a record expansion in solar energy in FY 2025–26, adding around 45 GW of solar capacity and crossing 150 GW cumulative solar capacity, marking its strongest renewable energy growth ever.
🌞 Key Highlights
- Annual addition: ~44.6 GW (highest ever)
- Total solar capacity: 150.26 GW
- Total renewable energy (excluding large hydro): 223 GW
- Solar contributed nearly 80% of total non-fossil capacity additions
🚀 Growth Drivers
- Strong government policies and incentives (PLI schemes)
- Growth in rooftop solar under schemes like PM Surya Ghar Yojana
- Falling solar costs and improved technology
- Focus on energy security and climate commitments
