India's Renewable Energy Boom: 21.9 GW Solar and Wind Capacity Added in H1 2025
India's renewable energy sector continues its remarkable growth trajectory, with the country adding an impressive 21.9 GW of new solar and wind capacity in the first half of 2025. This achievement represents a substantial 56% year-on-year increase, demonstrating India's accelerating commitment to clean energy transformation and climate goals.
Exceptional Growth in Renewable Energy Installations
According to the latest report by JMK Research, India's renewable energy sector witnessed unprecedented growth during the first six months of 2025. The significant capacity additions underscore the nation's determination to become a global leader in sustainable energy solutions.
The remarkable growth is driven by both solar and wind energy sectors:
- Solar installations surged by 51.6% compared to the same period last year
- Wind capacity jumped by an impressive 82% year-on-year
- Combined capacity additions reached 21.9 GW in H1 2025
Positive Outlook for H2 2025
The momentum shows no signs of slowing down, with projections indicating another 16-17 GW of solar and wind capacity expected to be added in the second half of 2025. This forecast suggests that India could potentially achieve close to 38-39 GW of renewable energy capacity additions for the entire year 2025.
Such robust growth positions India as one of the fastest-growing renewable energy markets globally, contributing significantly to the country's energy security and sustainability objectives.
India's Total Renewable Energy Landscape
As of June 2025, India's renewable energy installed capacity reached an impressive 234 GW, according to data from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. This massive capacity represents a diversified energy portfolio with multiple renewable sources contributing to the nation's clean energy mix.
The composition of India's renewable energy capacity includes:
- Solar energy: 50% of total renewable energy segment
- Wind energy: 22% of the renewable energy mix
- Large hydro: 21% contributing to clean energy
- Bio power: 5% from biomass and other sources
- Small hydro: 2% from smaller hydroelectric projects
Solar Energy Sector Performance
The solar energy sector demonstrated exceptional performance during H1 2025, with significant contributions across different segments:
Utility-Scale Solar Installations
India added approximately 14.3 GW of new utility-scale solar capacity from January to June 2025, representing a 49% increase compared to H1 2024. Notably, the majority of this capacity, about 10.6 GW, was commissioned in Q2 2025 alone, indicating accelerated project completion rates.
Rooftop Solar Growth
The rooftop solar segment experienced remarkable growth, with India adding roughly 3.2 GW of rooftop solar capacity in H1 2025. This represents a substantial 76% increase over the same period in 2024, reflecting increased adoption by residential, commercial, and industrial consumers.
Distributed Solar Expansion
The off-grid and distributed solar segment also showed positive momentum, with approximately 816.6 MW of new capacity added during H1 2025. This represents an 18.6% increase compared to H1 2024 installations, indicating growing adoption of decentralized solar solutions.
Wind Energy Sector Achievements
The wind energy sector delivered outstanding performance, adding about 3.5 GW of new capacity in H1 2025. This achievement represents an 84% increase compared to the 1.9 GW capacity added during H1 2024, highlighting the sector's robust growth trajectory.
The strong wind energy growth is attributed to favorable policy support, improved technology, and increasing private sector investment in wind projects across suitable locations.
Emerging Renewable Energy Technologies
India's renewable energy landscape is evolving with new procurement mechanisms gaining traction:
- Wind-solar hybrid projects combining both technologies for enhanced efficiency
- Wind/solar with Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for improved grid stability
- Firm & Dispatchable Renewable Energy tenders ensuring reliable power supply
These innovative approaches are expected to drive continued growth in the renewable energy sector while addressing grid integration challenges.
State-wise Performance and Regional Leadership
Regional distribution of renewable energy installations reveals concentrated growth in key states. Three states emerged as leaders in H1 2025:
- Gujarat - Leading contributor to renewable energy capacity additions
- Rajasthan - Significant solar and wind project completions
- Maharashtra - Major renewable energy installations
Together, these three states contributed over 50% of India's total solar and wind capacity additions in H1 2025, highlighting their central role in the country's clean energy transition.
Investment and Economic Impact
The substantial capacity additions represent significant investment in India's renewable energy infrastructure. This growth creates employment opportunities, attracts foreign investment, and positions India as an attractive destination for clean energy investments.
The renewable energy sector's expansion also contributes to India's energy independence goals while reducing dependence on fossil fuel imports and supporting the country's commitment to achieving net-zero emissions.
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