India Hits 187.87 GW Renewable Energy Capacity in 2025
India’s clean energy capacity now stands at 187.87 GW as of July 2025, according to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). This milestone update reveals that the country’s solar energy trading growth is enough to power roughly 150 million homes.
The Solar Dominance Behind the Numbers
Breaking down the 187.87 GW figure reveals solar panels, also known as PV modules, are leading the charge with 72 GW, followed by wind at 54 GW. Biomass and small hydro fill the gaps.
Is Solar Still an Expensive Option?
While upfront costs may deter homeowners, commercial solar farms are achieving grid parity in 14 states. Combine that with net metering policies, and suddenly those solar investments seem viable.
Policy Push or Tech Leap?
The MNRE’s production-linked incentives have played a role in this growth. However, we can’t ignore how panel efficiency has jumped from 18% to 22% in five years. This is reminiscent of California’s 2020 rollout, but India is doing it with additional challenges like monsoons and dust storms.
Barriers to Faster Growth
Land acquisition headaches and transformer shortages are hindering progress. Still, with battery storage costs dropping 8% annually, reliability isn’t a luxury – it’s becoming standard.
The Road to 500 GW
Prime Minister Modi’s 2030 target feels ambitious but plausible. If rooftop solar adoption spikes and offshore wind takes off, we might just rewrite the energy playbook. Solar energy, particularly, will be crucial in achieving this goal.
