India's Solar Power Surge: Doubling Manufacturing Capacity and Achieving Milestones
Key Ideas
  • India experienced a significant growth in renewable energy capacity, with 25 GW added in FY 2024-25, leading to a 35% increase from the previous year.
  • The solar power sector stood out, achieving a 38% capacity increase, surpassing 100 GW of installed solar capacity and focusing on self-reliance in solar manufacturing.
  • Green Hydrogen sector in India received substantial incentives and funding for manufacturing and production, with pilot projects in steel and transport sectors for decarbonization.
  • Government schemes like PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and PM KUSUM Scheme showed impressive progress, promoting rooftop solar adoption and increasing the installation of solar pumps.
India's Ministry of New and Renewable Energy announced the remarkable growth in the renewable energy sector in the fiscal year 2024-25. The solar power segment led the surge, adding almost 21 GW in capacity, contributing to an overall 25 GW rise in renewable energy capacity, a 35% boost from the previous year. The nation exceeded 100 GW in installed solar capacity and made strides towards self-reliance in solar manufacturing, doubling the solar module manufacturing capacity to 74 GW and tripling the solar PV cell manufacturing capacity to 25 GW. Investments under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme and the commencement of ingot-wafer manufacturing facility marked significant progress. India also witnessed advancements in the Green Hydrogen sector, with substantial incentives allocated for electrolyser manufacturing and Green Hydrogen production. Pilot projects under the National Green Hydrogen Mission aimed at decarbonizing the steel and transport sectors. Government initiatives like PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and PM KUSUM Scheme showed promising outcomes, promoting rooftop solar and solar pump installations. The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) recorded a notable increase in loan sanctions and disbursements, reflecting the growing momentum in the renewable energy sector. Union Minister Prahlad Joshi expressed optimism about India's position as a major player in renewable energy, highlighting Prime Minister Modi's vision for a sustainable and self-reliant energy future.
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