India has become the world's second-largest solar growth market, surpassing the US in annual solar capacity additions in 2025. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), India recorded more than 37 GW of solar additions in 2025, compared to the US's 34 GW.
The achievement reflects India's rapid clean energy growth, ensuring efficient, reliable, and sustainable solar infrastructure. India's solar growth story is setting global benchmarks, with the country driving record capacity additions through strong policy support, innovation, and world-class infrastructure.
Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India's clean energy transition is accelerating, strengthening energy security, advancing sustainable development, and reinforcing India's position as a global leader in renewable energy.
India has emerged as the world's 2nd-largest solar market, overtaking the US in annual solar capacity additions in 2025. This achievement reflects the nation's rapid clean energy growth helping ensure efficient, reliable, and sustainable solar infrastructure.