India has become the world’s second-largest solar growth market, overtaking the United States in annual solar capacity increase by 2025, New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Wednesday.
“India’s solar growth story is setting global benchmarks. In 2025, India surpasses the US 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.
The latest report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) shows that India recorded more than 37 GW of solar additions in 2025, compared to 34 GW in the US, pushing it past the US to 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,” Union Environment Minister Bhupinder Yadav wrote on X.
India ranks third globally in installed renewable energy capacity, after China and the United States, according to Renewable Energy Statistics 2026, HT reported on April 9.
Joshi then said that India moved ahead of Brazil in the world rankings. The International Renewable Energy Agency released 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 leads with renewable energy capacity of 2,258.02 GW, followed by the United States with a capacity of 467.92 GW and India with a capacity of 250.52 GW. Followed by Brazil with 228.20 GW and Germany with 199.92 GW.
The Minister also stressed that in July 2025, India reached its highest ever renewable share in electricity generation, with renewables meeting 51.5% of the country’s total electricity demand of 203 GW.
