India Surpasses 100 GW Solar Power Capacity

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Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--India recently surpassed 100 gigawatts (GW) of installed solar power capacity, marking a 3,450% increase in solar capacity over the past decade, from just 2.82 GW in 2014.

In 2024 alone, India added 24.5 GW of solar capacity, including 18.5 GW from utility-scale installations, representing a 2.8-fold increase over 2023. India is committed to reaching 500 GW of non-fossil fuel energy by 2030, with 280 GW expected from solar power.

Industrial Info is tracking more than US$818 billion worth of active and proposed renewable-energy projects across India. Subscribers to Industrial Info's Global Market Intelligence (GMI) Power Project Database can click here for a list of detailed project reports.

Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh lead in solar installations, while initiatives like PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana have driven record rooftop solar adoptions. Advancements in domestic solar manufacturing have increased India's module production capacity from 2 GW in 2014 to 60 GW in 2024.

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