As of October, India’s total installed power capacity has reached 452.69 GW, with renewable energy contributing significantly at 201.45 GW, or 46.3% of the total. Among renewable sources, photovoltaic solar energy leads with 90.76 GW, making up 45.1% of the renewable mix, followed by wind energy at 47.36 GW and hydropower at 46.92 GW. Other renewable technologies, including bioenergy (biomass and biogas) and small hydropower, contribute 11.32 GW and 5.07 GW, respectively.
In the photovoltaic sector, ground-mounted solar installations dominate with 70.05 GW, while grid-connected rooftop solar contributes 14.30 GW. Hybrid solar projects with grid integration add 2.63 GW, and off-grid solar installations total 3.78 GW.
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) attributes this growth to several initiatives, including the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme aimed at enhancing solar manufacturing. To date, two rounds of financial incentives have supported the establishment of over 48 GW of vertically integrated domestic solar PV manufacturing capacity.
Additionally, the Indian government is driving demand for photovoltaic solar through various programs. The PM-KUSUM scheme aims for over 30 GW of solar installations for agricultural feeders, while the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana promotes residential rooftop solar, also targeting over 30 GW.
Looking ahead, India’s National Electricity Plan sets ambitious goals, aiming to achieve 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 and over 600 GW by 2032.
