India continues its remarkable journey towards a sustainable energy future, achieving record-breaking milestones in 2024 with the addition of 24.5 GW of solar capacity and 3.4 GW of wind capacity, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy on Wednesday.

These achievements have propelled India’s total non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity to 217.62 GW as of January 2025, positioning the country as a global leader in renewable energy. With ambitious targets for 2025 and beyond, India is on track to meet its goal of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity by 2030.

In 2024, India saw a more than twofold increase in solar installations and a 21% rise in wind installations compared to 2023. Solar energy now accounts for 47% of India’s total installed renewable energy capacity, with 18.5 GW of utility-scale solar installations contributing significantly to this growth. Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu led the way, responsible for 71% of the country’s utility-scale solar capacity.

The rooftop solar sector grew by 53%, adding 4.59 GW of new capacity, driven in part by the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, which facilitated the installation of 7 lakh rooftop solar systems. The off-grid solar sector also saw a 182% surge, with 1.48 GW added in 2024, advancing rural energy access.

Wind energy saw continued progress, with Gujarat, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu accounting for 98% of the new 3.4 GW capacity, further consolidating their leadership in wind power.

The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) spearheaded these achievements through policy interventions, financial support, green hydrogen initiatives, and manufacturing expansion in solar PV and wind turbines.

Moving into 2025, India is focused on addressing regulatory, financial, and infrastructural challenges, ensuring continued progress toward its renewable energy goals and global clean energy leadership.