India has emerged as a global leader in solar energy, ranking as the world's third-largest solar power producer and achieving a record 100 GW of solar capacity by January 2025, five years ahead of its COP26 target for 50% non-fossil fuel power capacity. The country added a significant 23.83 GW of solar capacity in fiscal year 2024-25, with solar power contributing substantially to India's renewable energy growth and playing a vital role in its net-zero goals

  India has emerged as a global leader in solar energy, ranking as the world's third-largest solar power producer and achieving a record 100 GW of solar capacity by January 2025, five years ahead of its COP26 target for 50% non-fossil fuel power capacity. The country added a significant 23.83 GW of solar capacity in fiscal year 2024-25, with solar power contributing substantially to India's renewable energy growth and playing a vital role in its net-zero goals.  

Key Contributions & Milestones
Global Ranking:-
 India holds the 3rd position in global solar power capacity. 
Capacity Achievement:-
 The country reached over 100 GW of installed solar capacity by January 2025, a milestone that took a decade to achieve, with a 3450% increase from 2.82 GW in 2014. 
Rapid Growth: -
In fiscal year 2024-25, India added 23.83 GW of solar capacity, a significant jump from the previous year, making solar the largest contributor to India's capacity expansion. 
COP26 Target Met: -
India achieved its commitment to source 50% of its total installed power from non-fossil fuels by 2030, five years ahead of schedule, with solar power being the dominant factor in this renewable growth. 
Solar Manufacturing: -
The country also significantly boosted its solar module manufacturing capacity, increasing it from 38 GW to 74 GW in FY 2024-25. 

Breakdown of Installed Solar Capacity 
Ground-mounted installations:- 
81.01 GW
Rooftop solar: -
17.02 GW
Solar components of hybrid projects:-
 2.87 GW
Off-grid systems: -
4.74 GW
Driving Forces
Abundant Sunlight:-
 India's vast potential for solar energy, leveraging its abundant sunlight, is a primary driver. 
Policy and Commitment:-
 India's active policies and commitments under the Paris Agreement, including its long-term goal of reaching net-zero by 2070, strongly support solar energy development. 
Diverse Application: -
Solar power is implemented across utility-scale projects, rooftop solar, and off-grid systems, demonstrating its widespread application. 

MJF Lion ER YK Sharma 

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