India has become the second largest market for solar energy growth, overtaking the United States, New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Wednesday.
“India’s solar growth story is setting global benchmarks. In 2025, India surpasses the USA in annual solar capacity additions to become the world’s second-largest solar growth market. As the fastest growing major solar market, India is driving record capacity additions through strong policy support, innovation and world-class infrastructure,” he wrote on X.
“Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendramodi Ji, India’s #cleanenergy transformation is accelerating, enhancing energy security, promoting sustainable development and strengthening India’s position as a global leader in #renewableenergy. #IndiaRanks2InSolar,” he added.
According to the latest International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) report, India recorded over 37 GW, compared to the US’ 34 GW in 2025, helping it leapfrog the US into second place globally, officials said.
“India has emerged as the world’s second largest solar market, overtaking the US in annual solar additions in 2025. This achievement reflects the rapid growth of clean energy in the country which helps ensure efficient, reliable and sustainable solar infrastructure,” Bhupinder Yadav, Union Environment Minister wrote on X.
On April 9, HT reported that India ranks third globally in installed renewable energy capacity, after China and the US, according to Renewable Energy Statistics 2026, Joshi said. He said that India was ahead of Brazil in the rankings.
The International Renewable Energy Agency released the statistics as of December 2025. He said India achieved a total addition to non-fossil capacity of 55.3 GW during the financial year 2025-2026.
China has the highest renewable energy capacity at 2,258.02 GW, followed by the United States with 467.92 GW and India with 250.52 GW.
India is followed by Brazil with a capacity of 228.20 GW and Germany with a capacity of 199.92 GW.
The Minister also stressed that in July 2025, India reached its highest ever share of renewable energy in electricity generation. He said that renewable energy sources meet 51.5% of the country’s total electricity demand of 203 gigawatts.
