India achieves 100 GW solar energy capacity

New Delhi: India has achieved the milestone of 100GW solar energy capacity.
According to Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, this achievement is powered by our relentless commitment to a cleaner, greener future.

Earlier, India had planned to have 175 GW of renewable energy capacity, including 100 GW solar by 2022. But it could not be achieved due to staggering impact of the pandemic which forced imposition of lockdown restrictions.

According to a statement issued by Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, the milestone reinforces India’s position as a global leader in renewable energy.

“Initiatives like solar panels, solar parks and rooftop solar projects have brought about revolutionary changes. As a result, today India has successfully achieved the target of 100 GW of solar energy production. In the field of green energy, India is not only becoming self-reliant but is also showing the world a new path,” the statement quoted Joshi as saying.

The minister said PM SuryaGhar Muft Bijli Yojana is making rooftop solar a household reality and is a game changer in sustainable energy, empowering every home with clean power. India’s solar power capacity increased 35 times over the past decade, rising from 2.82 GW in 2014 to 100 GW in 2025.