India Adds 50 GW Renewable Capacity in 2025 Backed by ₹2 Lakh Crore Investment

India reached a major clean energy milestone in 2025, with non-fossil fuel sources accounting for 50% of its total installed power capacity, 5 years ahead of its 2030 Paris Agreement target.  

The country added around 50 GW of renewable capacity during the year, supported by investments of nearly ₹2 lakh crore, taking total non-fossil capacity to about 262 GW. 

Renewable Capacity Growth and Investment Momentum 

India’s total installed power generation capacity now stands at about 510 GW, comprising nearly 247 GW from fossil fuels and around 262 GW from non-fossil sources, including renewables. Of the renewable additions in 2025, solar energy led growth, contributing close to 35 GW. 

As per news reports, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said India witnessed record capacity expansion during the year. 

“We have installed around 45 GW of renewable capacity between January and November 2025, with solar energy leading the surge at nearly 35 GW. By December, we will touch nearly 48 to 50 GW,” he said. 

Financing, Manufacturing Push and Sectoral Challenges 

According to an IREDA study, India will require investments of around ₹30.54 lakh crore between 2023 and 2030 to meet its 500 GW non-fossil fuel target.  

Public sector financial institutions have already deployed approximately ₹10.79 lakh crore into renewable projects since 2014, including ₹2.68 lakh crore during FY2024–25 alone. 

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Conclusion 

With a record 50 GW renewable capacity addition in 2025 and sustained investment momentum, India has firmly positioned itself ahead of its clean energy targets. While grid integration and financing challenges persist, policymakers expect 2026 to build on this foundation, reinforcing India’s role as a major global clean energy growth market. 

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