India’s solar & wind additions skyrocketed 123% to 20.1 GW in April to August 2025, compared to 9 GW in same period in 2024. India added 17.5 GW of solar & 2.6 GW of wind.

The growth momentum follows a strong performance in FY2025, when RE capacity addition rose to 28.7 GW from 18.5 GW in FY2024. ICRA stated that the current expansion is supported by a substantial project pipeline of 142.8 GW, as per the Central Electricity Authority, along with attractive solar module prices and robust electricity demand.