India's Record Clean Energy Expansion
Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Dec 06, 2025 · Last updated Dec 07, 2025
The record clean energy expansion in India, driven by solar capacity growth and new initiatives like the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, is expected to positively impact the renewable energy sector and utility companies. This shift towards green technology will enhance India's industrial competitiveness and potentially lower energy costs, making the country a leader in global manufacturing.
India has achieved its highest-ever addition of non-fossil capacity, reaching 31.25 GW in the current financial year, with solar power accounting for 24.28 GW. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced this at the Global Energy Leaders' Summit 2025 in Puri, India — Odisha, also unveiling a 1.5 lakh rooftop solar ULA model for India — Odisha under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana. This initiative aims to benefit 7-8 lakh people, particularly from economically weaker households. India's solar capacity has surged by over 4,500% in 11 years, from 2.8 GW to 130 GW, contributing significantly to the global renewable energy surge. Despite holding large coal reserves, India is balancing its energy mix with renewables, a strategic move for industrial competitiveness. India — Odisha has already demonstrated strong clean energy adoption, with over 3.1 GW of installed renewable capacity. The overall ecosystem fostered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, including ease of doing business and strong Centre-State cooperation, has been crucial to this expansion.
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