Published: 10 January 2026PIBEconomy
India's Renewable Energy Capacity Reaches 266.78 GW; 22.6% Rise in 2025
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced that India registered a 22.6% rise in renewable energy capacity to 266.78 GW in 2025, with an addition of 49.12 GW — the highest-ever annual expansion. Solar capacity reached 135.81 GW (up from 97.86 GW, a 38.8% growth), while wind energy grew from 48.16 GW to 54.51 GW.
Solar capacity additions of 34.98 GW were nearly double the previous year's 20.85 GW. India has committed to 500 GW renewable energy by 2030 under its Paris Agreement pledges. Rajasthan remains a key contributor with its massive solar parks in Bhadla (2,245 MW capacity) and expanding wind corridors in Jaisalmer and Barmer districts.
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Q: Assess India's 2025 renewable energy capacity expansion and Rajasthan's role, against the 500 GW by 2030 Paris Agreement target.
Answer (50 words):
India's renewable capacity rose 22.6% in 2025 to 266.78 GW, adding a record 49.12 GW; solar reached 135.81 GW and wind 54.51 GW. Solar additions of 34.98 GW nearly doubled the previous year's 20.85 GW. Rajasthan contributes via Bhadla (2,245 MW) and Jaisalmer wind corridors toward the 500 GW 2030 pledge.
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Frequently asked questions
How much renewable energy capacity did India add in 2025 and what is the total installed capacity?
India added **49.12 GW** of renewable energy in **2025** — the **highest-ever annual expansion** — achieving a total of **266.78 GW** (a **22.6% rise** from the previous year). **Solar capacity** reached **135.81 GW** (up 38.8% from 97.86 GW) with **34.98 GW additions** (nearly double 2024's 20.85 GW). **Wind energy** grew from **48.16 GW** to **54.51 GW**. India has committed to **500 GW renewable energy by 2030** under its **Paris Agreement** pledges.
How fast did India's solar energy capacity grow in 2025 and what is the total solar capacity?
India's **solar energy capacity** grew by **38.8%** in 2025, reaching **135.81 GW** (up from **97.86 GW**). Solar additions of **34.98 GW** in 2025 were **nearly double** the previous year's **20.85 GW**. India's total **renewable energy capacity** reached **266.78 GW** (including wind at **54.51 GW**) — the **highest-ever annual expansion of 49.12 GW**. India has committed to **500 GW renewable energy by 2030** under its **Paris Agreement** pledges.
What is India's renewable energy target by 2030 under the Paris Agreement and how much progress has been made?
India has committed to **500 GW of renewable energy by 2030** under its **Paris Agreement** pledges. As of end-2025, India has reached **266.78 GW** (roughly **53% of the 2030 target**), with a record **49.12 GW** added in 2025 alone. **Solar capacity**: **135.81 GW**; **Wind**: **54.51 GW**. Union Minister **Pralhad Joshi** announced the 2025 achievement. **Rajasthan** contributes significantly via **Bhadla Solar Park (2,245 MW)** and wind corridors in Jaisalmer and Barmer.
What is Bhadla Solar Park and why is Rajasthan important for India's renewable energy expansion?
**Bhadla Solar Park** in Rajasthan has a capacity of **2,245 MW** and is one of the world's largest solar parks. **Rajasthan** is a key contributor to India's **266.78 GW renewable energy capacity** (as of 2025) through Bhadla's massive solar installations and expanding **wind corridors in Jaisalmer and Barmer districts**. India added **49.12 GW** in 2025 (highest ever), targeting **500 GW by 2030** under its **Paris Agreement** pledges.
By how much did wind energy capacity grow in India in 2025 according to Union Minister Pralhad Joshi?
**Wind energy capacity** in India grew from **48.16 GW** to **54.51 GW** in **2025** — an increase of approximately **6.35 GW**. Combined with **34.98 GW solar additions**, total renewable energy additions were **49.12 GW** — the **highest-ever annual expansion** — bringing total **renewable capacity to 266.78 GW** (a **22.6% rise**). Union Minister **Pralhad Joshi** made the announcement. India targets **500 GW by 2030** under its **Paris Agreement** commitments.
