India ahead of US in solar capacity additions in 2025: Govt
India has surpassed the United States in solar capacity additions for the year 2025, becoming the world's second-largest solar growth market. The country recorded over 37 GW of solar additions, compared to the US's 34 GW. This achievement highlights India's rapid progress in clean energy and its commitment to sustainable development.
- ▪India recorded more than 37 GW of solar additions in 2025, overtaking the US's 34 GW.
- ▪The International Renewable Energy Agency reported that India is now the second-largest solar market globally.
- ▪India achieved a total non-fossil capacity addition of 55.3 GW during the financial year 2025–26.
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India ahead of US in solar capacity additions in 2025: GovtIndia recorded more than 37 GW of solar additions in 2025, compared with the US’s 34 GW, propelling it past the US into the No. 2 position globally.Published on: Jun 04, 2026 7:08 AM ISTBy Jayashree Nandi, New DelhiShare viaCopy link India has become the world’s second-largest solar growth market, overtaking the US in annual solar capacity addition in 2025, new and renewable energy minister Pralhad Joshi said on Wednesday.The Charanka Solar Park in Patan district of Gujarat. (Reuters)“India’s solar growth story is setting global benchmarks. In 2025, India surpassed the US in annual solar capacity additions to become the world’s 2nd largest solar growth market.
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