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The solar industry in India is going through a massive surge in solar installation in every sector. Be it a Ground Mounted Solar Project or a Rooftop Commercial Project, Educational Institutions, Government Buildings, Cricket Stadiums, Independent Homes, Housing Societies, Car Parks and even Floating Solar Projects are now a common sight everywhere in India.

With over 125 GW of solar installed and bold plans to achieve 500 GW of renewables by 2030, today, India stands as the world’s third-largest solar installation base.

Gujarat emerges as India’s solar cell manufacturing powerhouse

  • February 18, 2026
  • Gujarat is leading India’s solar cell manufacturing growth: Nearly 47.3 % of India’s operational solar cell manufacturing capacity is located in Gujarat, and about 38 % of the country’s under-construction and announced capacity (another ~86 GW) is also expected to be in the state, making it the central hub for new solar cell production.

  • Strong policy support and industry investment: National policies like the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM-II) and incentives are driving localization, encouraging major manufacturers to expand or establish cell manufacturing facilities in Gujarat, deepening India’s domestic solar supply chain.
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Gujarat emerges as India’s solar cell manufacturing powerhouse

Over 14k homes in Bihar install rooftop solar panels: MNRE official

  • February 17, 2026
  • Rooftop solar adoption rising in Bihar: More than 14,600 households across the state have installed rooftop solar panels under central government schemes like the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, marking significant growth in residential clean energy uptake.

  • Policy support and implementation push: During a review meeting chaired by an MNRE director, officials highlighted consumer subsidies up to ₹78,000, low-interest loans, fee waivers by DISCOMs, and calls for faster bank loan approvals to further accelerate installations and reduce electricity costs.
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Over 14k homes in Bihar install rooftop solar panels MNRE official

India’s renewable energy capacity rises to 220.1 GW; solar contributes 48%, 143.GW pipeline in place

  • February 2, 2026

  • Renewable capacity hits 220.1 GW by March 31, 2025: Solar power leads India’s renewable mix with 48 % share, followed by wind (23 %) and large hydro (22 %), while 143.8 GW of solar, wind, hybrid and storage projects are under implementation and 66.1 GW is in the bidding stage to expand clean energy further.

  • Strong FY25 additions and growth outlook: In FY25, India added 16.9 GW of utility-scale solar and 5.1 GW of rooftop solar, showing significant year-on-year increases; research projects about 30.2 GW more solar and 6 GW wind capacity could be added in FY26.

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India’s renewable energy capacity rises to 220.1 GW; solar contributes 48%, 143.GW pipeline in place

India’s Solar Module Capacity to Hit 165 GW by March 2027

  • January 31, 2026
  • Major expansion in solar manufacturing expected: India’s solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing capacity is projected to grow from ~109 GW to over 165 GW by March 2027, driven by strong policy support like the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) and production-linked incentives (PLI).

  • Market dynamics & challenges: Annual module production is forecast at 60–65 GW against 45–50 GW of installations, which could lead to oversupply and consolidation among smaller manufacturers, while boosting solar cell capacity to ~100 GW under ALMM List-II; reliance on imports for some materials and margin pressures are ongoing challenges.
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Indias Solar Module Capacity to Hit 165 GW by March 2027

FY25: India Set To Create New Record In Solar Installations

  • January 28, 2026
  • Record solar growth in FY25: According to latest Central Electricity Authority (CEA) data, India’s total solar energy capacity rose from ~81 GW to ~102.6 GW in the first 11 months of FY25, adding 20.75 GW of new solar capacity, and the country is on track for an annual record of ~24–30 GW of solar installations.

  • Surging clean energy pace: This pace significantly exceeds recent years’ annual additions (FY24: ~15 GW; FY23: ~12.8 GW) and reinforces continued momentum in renewable energy deployment ahead of the fiscal year-end, with March historically being a strong month for commissioning.
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FY25 India Set To Create New Record In Solar Installations

PM Surya Ghar: India’s Solar Revolution

  • January 21, 2026
  • Historic milestone in rooftop solar adoption: The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana – the world’s largest domestic rooftop solar initiative – has achieved 10 lakh household installations by 10 March 2025, with ~47.3 lakh applications and ₹4,770 crore in subsidies disbursed so far, making solar power more accessible and affordable, including through easy financing options like low-interest loans.

  • Major socio-economic and environmental impact: The scheme is cutting electricity costs for households and the government, promoting renewable energy use, reducing carbon emissions, and supporting domestic manufacturing of solar components, while targeting 1 crore solar-powered homes by 2026–27
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PM Surya Ghar Indias Solar Revolution

India’s Solar Surge: Over 105 GW Installed, 22% Of Total Power Capacity By March 2025

  • January 19, 2026
  • India’s solar capacity crossed ~105.6 GW by March 2025, making up about 22 % of the country’s total installed power capacity, and contributing to renewables (excluding large hydro) reaching over 172 GW and ~36 % of the overall power mix, a nearly 30 % year-on-year increase in solar installations.

 

  • Total installed power capacity in India grew to ~475 GW, underscoring rapid energy diversification, though coal still accounted for the largest share of generation; the expansion of solar and renewables is improving energy security and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
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Indias Solar Surge Over 105 GW Installed 22 Of Total Power Capacity By March 2025

India’s Solar Industry in 2025: From Capacity Race to Grid-Ready Power

  • January 14, 2026
  • Shift from capacity expansion to system readiness: In 2025, India’s solar sector moved beyond simply adding capacity to focusing on grid integration, dispatchable power solutions, and reliability, emphasising the need for storage, transmission upgrades, and policy reforms to make solar a dependable part of the national power mix.

  • Challenges and opportunities in deployment and infrastructure: Despite strong growth in installations and manufacturing, the industry faces grid flexibility constraints and financing bottlenecks, prompting calls for deeper reforms, better planning, and investment in technologies like solar-plus-storage to support round-the-clock clean energy supply.
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Indias Solar Industry in 2025 From Capacity Race to Grid Ready Power

India almost trebles cell manufacturing capacity to 25GW in 12 months to March 2025

  • January 12, 2026
  • India’s solar cell manufacturing capacity nearly tripled from about 9 GW in March 2024 to around 25 GW by March 2025, with module capacity also surging (from ~38 GW to ~74 GW) and the first ingot/wafer facility coming online, driven by supportive policies and import duty rules to boost domestic clean-energy manufacturing.

  • Record solar deployment coincided with this manufacturing growth, as India added roughly 21 GW of new solar PV capacity in that 12-month period, lifting total installed solar capacity above 100 GW and reinforcing its renewable expansion goals.
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India almost trebles cell manufacturing capacity to 25GW in 12 months to March 2025

India’s solar push risks slowing without storage, PPAs and performance metrics: House panel

  • December 26, 2025
  • Solar growth could slow without stronger storage and market fundamentals: A parliamentary standing committee warned that India’s rapid solar capacity rollout (around ~119 GW) risks slowing because of inadequate energy storage deployment, large volumes of unsigned power purchase agreements (PPAs), and the absence of a robust performance-rating mechanism for solar plants, which undermines efficient utilisation and investor confidence.
  • Structural gaps threaten reliability and grid integration: The panel highlighted that weak storage capacity limits solar’s contribution to peak demand, and that issues such as regional deployment imbalances, delays in solar parks and land acquisition, and insufficient grid planning could further constrain momentum unless addressed with clear frameworks and supportive policies.
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Indias solar push risks slowing without storage PPAs and performance metrics House panel

India Achieves 121.68 GW Solar Manufacturing Capacity Creating Over 15,000 Direct And Indirect Jobs

  • December 24, 2025
  • India’s solar manufacturing capacity has reached 121.68 GW (solar PV module manufacturing), according to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s response in Lok Sabha, reflecting the rapid expansion of domestic production infrastructure even as the country continues significant imports.
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  • This manufacturing growth has supported employment, creating over 15,000 direct and indirect jobs and strengthening the clean energy value chain as part of India’s broader renewable energy goals.
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India Achieves 121.68 GW Solar Manufacturing Capacity Creating Over 15000 Direct And Indirect Jobs

India’s Energy Transition Accelerates as Solar Capacity Rises 46-Fold, Sustainability Drives Power Reforms: Piyush Goyal

  • December 23, 2025
  • India’s solar capacity has risen about 46-fold over the past 11 years, helping position the country among the top solar markets globally and marking significant progress in its energy transition toward clean power.
  • Sustainability-focused power sector reforms are driving broader energy transformation, with efforts to enhance renewable deployment, grid integration, and policy support contributing to more reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible energy systems.
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Rajasthan’s Power Generation Capacity Surges To 54.77 GW As Renewable Energy And Grid Infrastructure Expand Rapidly

  • December 20, 2025
  • Rajasthan’s total installed power generation capacity has surged to 54.77 GW by October 31, 2025, up from 22.02 GW in March 2020, driven largely by rapid expansion in renewable energy (especially solar) and reflecting the state’s emergence as a major clean energy hub.
  • Grid infrastructure is being strengthened to support this growth, with significant transmission upgrades under the Intra-State Green Energy Corridor (GEC) phases and ongoing work to integrate large-scale solar and other renewable projects, enhancing power evacuation and system stability.
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Rajasthans Power Generation Capacity Surges To 54.77 GW As Renewable Energy And Grid Infrastructure Expand Rapidly

Jakson Engineers to Establish India’s First High-Tech Solar PV Module Recycling Plant

  • December 19, 2025
  • Jakson Engineers is establishing India’s first high-tech solar PV module recycling plant, in partnership with European technology provider Ecoprogetti SRL, to scientifically and safely manage end-of-life solar panels.

  • The facility will recycle about 300 MW of solar modules annually (around 500,000 modules or ~13,500 tonnes), recovering valuable materials like aluminium, glass, silicon, copper and silver to support a circular, resource-efficient solar ecosystem.
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India’s Battery Storage Costs Fall Sharply as Government Expands Support for Grid-Scale BESS

  • December 18, 2025
  • Battery storage costs in India have dropped sharply, with tariff-based competitive bidding showing prices fall from around ₹10.18 per kWh in 2022–23 to about ₹2.1 per kWh in recent bids, significantly improving the economic viability of grid-scale BESS projects.
  • Government support is driving deployment, including viability gap funding schemes for thousands of MWh/GWh of BESS capacity, transmission charge waivers for co-located projects, and incentives for domestic battery manufacturing under national Production Linked Incentive programs.
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Indias Battery Storage Costs Fall Sharply as Government Expands Support for Grid Scale BESS jakson solar

India’s Solar Manufacturing Hits Breakeven, Unlocks 143 GW Export Potential by 2030

  • November 21, 2025
  • A report by EUPD Research finds that India’s solar-module manufacturing is crossing the breakeven point (around 65% capacity utilisation) and could reach export potential of ~143 GW by 2030.
  • Improvements in cost competitiveness (the gap with Chinese TOPCon modules has narrowed), coupled with lower freight costs and favourable emissions credentials for exports to Europe, are strengthening India’s case as a global supply chain hub – though prices remain 14-17% higher than China/Southeast Asia.
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UP Becomes India’s Third-Largest Solar Power Producer Under Yogi Govt

  • November 20, 2025
  • A report by EUPD Research finds that India’s solar-module manufacturing is crossing the breakeven point (around 65% capacity utilisation) and could reach export potential of ~143 GW by 2030.
  • Improvements in cost competitiveness (the gap with Chinese TOPCon modules has narrowed), coupled with lower freight costs and favourable emissions credentials for exports to Europe, are strengthening India’s case as a global supply chain hub – though prices remain 14-17% higher than China/Southeast Asia.
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UP Becomes Indias Third Largest Solar Power Producer Under Yogi Govt

Solar-Powered Cold Storage Emerging as a Sustainable Solution

  • November 20, 2025
  • Solar-powered cold storage is becoming a key sustainable solution, reducing energy costs and improving efficiency with support from technologies like IoT, AI, and advanced insulation.
  • Despite challenges like high initial investment and limited skilled manpower, government schemes and decentralised models (such as FPO-run units) are driving wider adoption.
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Solar Powered Cold Storage Emerging as a Sustainable Solution

India Champions Solar Energy: Calls for Global Action on Energy Security for SIDS at CoP30

  • November 20, 2025
  • At COP30 in Belém, India urged the global community to unite under the ISA SIDS Platform to bolster energy security for Small Island Developing States (SIDS), stressing their vulnerability due to high import dependence on fossil fuels and climate risks.
  • India is committed to supporting SIDS via the ISA by promoting standardised solar procurement, blended finance, capacity building, and easier access to solar technologies, drawing on its own successful solar programs like PM Surya Ghar.
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India Champions Solar Energy Calls for Global Action on Energy Security for SIDS at CoP30

India Seeks Energy Security of Island Nations, Pitches for Solar Power

  • November 20, 2025
  • India called for coordinated global efforts to enhance the energy security of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) by increasing their access to solar power and clean energy solutions.
  • The country highlighted the need for technology transfer, capacity building and finance support to help SIDS reduce reliance on fossil fuels and strengthen climate resilience.
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Chandigarh Administration Urges Residents to Install Rooftop Solar Plants

  • November 20, 2025
  • The UT administration is pushing residents to join the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, offering up to ₹78,000 subsidy for a 3 kW rooftop solar system.
  • Currently, only 928 out of ~43,000 houses have installed solar panels; payback is estimated at 4-5 years, and the system could generate “free” power for over 20 years.
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Chandigarh Administration Urges Residents to Install Rooftop Solar Plants

Solar Energy: भारत बना सौर ऊर्जा में दुनिया का तीसरा सबसे बड़ा उत्पादक, यूपी ने रिकॉर्ड गति से बढ़ाई क्षमता

  • November 20, 2025
  • भारत की सौर ऊर्जा उत्पादन क्षमता 125 GW तक पहुंच गई है, जिससे वह विश्व में तीसरे स्थान पर आ गया है।
  • उत्तर प्रदेश ने भी सोलर क्षमता में तेजी दिखाई है – राज्य ने व्यापक रूफटॉप सोलर स्थापना की है और पीएम सूर्य घर योजनाओं के तहत करोड़ों रुपये की सब्सिडी दी है।
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Battery Breakthrough Could Make Solar Panels Cheaper and More Powerful

  • November 19, 2025
  • Researchers have boosted perovskite solar cell efficiency to a record 27.2% by using a new “ion-balancing” method – adding potassium binoxalate prevents chlorine ions from clumping.
  • This tweak also dramatically improves long-term stability: the cells retained 86.3% of their performance after 1,529 hours under full sun
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Battery Breakthrough Could Make Solar Panels Cheaper and More Powerful

Daily News Wrap-Up: India’s Solar Installations Up 54% YoY in 9M 2025

  • November 19, 2025
  • India added 26.6 GW of solar capacity in the first nine months of 2025, up 53.7% year-over-year from 17.3 GW.
  • Large-scale solar made up 81.5% of the additions, while rooftop solar accounted for 18.5% of the total.
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Daily News Wrap Up Indias Solar Installations Up 54 YoY in 9M 2025

Solar Installed Capacity Rose by 37.5% YoY in Q3

  • November 10, 2025
  • India’s solar installed capacity rose by 37.5% year-on-year (YoY) and by 7.5% quarter-on-quarter in Q3 of 2025.
  • As of end-Q3 2025, solar accounted for approximately 25.1% of India’s total installed power capacity and 51% of the country’s installed renewable capacity
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Solar Installed Capacity Rose by 37.5 YoY in Q3

Indore News: 97% Work On 60 MW Jalud Solar Power Plant Complete

  • November 10, 2025
  • The 60 MW solar power plant at Jalud village (in the Indore Municipal Corporation project) is 97 % complete, with the final phase of work underway.
  • Once operational, the facility will help IMC save nearly 80 lakh units of electricity monthly, reducing its power bills by around ₹3-4 crore each month, and strengthening Indore’s push to become an energy self-reliant city
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Indore News 97 Work On 60 MW Jalud Solar Power Plant Complete

Home / Industry / News / Rooftop Solar Scheme is Still Charging Up Almost 2 Years After Launch

  • October 25, 2025
  • Launched in February 2024, the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGY) aims to install rooftop solar systems in 10 million households, but nearly 20 months in, just 21.2% of households have been equipped.
  • Growth under the scheme is highly uneven: states like Gujarat and Kerala are performing well, while many others lag significantly in installations and subsidy disbursement.
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Tapping the shine: On the solar industry in India

  • October 23, 2025
  • The editorial highlights that India’s solar-energy sector has grown rapidly-surpassing Japan in solar generation and expanding module manufacturing from 2 GW in 2014 to about 100 GW in 2025.
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  • It warns that to sustain this momentum, India must become a reliable exporter of solar technology, reduce module costs (currently 1.5-2× that of China) and tap new markets (such as Africa) via diplomacy and the International Solar Alliance.
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Tapping the shine On the solar industry in India Jakson Solar

Govt Says India's Renewable Energy Sector has Entered Consolidation Phase

  • October 22, 2025
  • The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy says India’s renewable-energy sector is now in a consolidation phase, shifting focus from rapid capacity expansion to system reforms such as better grid integration, storage, hybridisation, and market mechanisms.
  • To meet the 🇮🇳 target of 500 GW non-fossil capacity by 2030, the emphasis is now on creating a dispatchable, reliable, and resilient clean energy architecture, upgrading transmission infrastructure and enforcing renewable purchase obligations.
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Govt Says Indias Renewable Energy Sector has Entered Consolidation Phase 1

Renewable Capacity Surge: India’s Non-Fossil Fuel Power Capacity to Touch 300 GW Soon; 40 GW Projects in Advanced Stages

  • October 22, 2025
  • India’s non-fossil fuel power generation capacity is on track to reach approximately 300 GW, with over 40 GW of renewable projects currently in advanced stages of securing PPAs and transmission connectivity.
  • As of September 30 2025, India’s non-fossil capacity stood at 256 GW (including large hydro and nuclear), and the momentum from these projects supports the country’s long-term target of 500 GW by 2030.
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Renewable capacity surge Indias non fossil fuel power capacity to touch 300 GW soon 40 GW projects in adva

India-Led Solar Project Powers 12 Public Buildings in 10 Pacific Nations

  • October 22, 2025
  • The India‑UN Development Partnership Fund has backed a solar energy initiative that powers 12 public buildings across 10 Pacific island nations, training 74 local technicians and benefitting over 16,500 people while avoiding nearly 9,600 tonnes of CO₂ over 25 years.
  • The project is part of India’s renewable-energy diplomacy under the Fund (valued at US $150 million) and includes a notable installation in Fiji where the State House was solar-powered thanks to the support.
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India Led Solar Project Powers 12 Public Buildings in 10 Pacific Nations

India's Renewable Energy Sector Attracted $11.8 bn Investment in H1 2025

  • October 17, 2025
  • India’s renewable energy sector attracted $11.8 billion in investments during the first half of 2025, marking the second-highest half-year activity on record, according to BloombergNEF’s latest tracker.
  • The government’s implementation of the Approved List of Cells and Manufacturers (ALMM) from June 2026 may impact green open access capacity of around 20-25 gigawatts, potentially increasing project power tariffs by up to ₹0.4–₹0.5 per unit.
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Indias Renewable Energy Sector Attracted 11.8 bn Investment in H1 2025

Jakson Green & Blueleaf: 840 MWp Rajasthan Solar Project

  • October 16, 2025
  • Jakson Green and Blueleaf Energy have achieved financial closure for their 840 MWp solar project in Bikaner, Rajasthan, marking the completion of funding for their 1 GWp Rajasthan Solar Portfolio.
  • The Bikaner projects, comprising 280 MWp and 560 MWp ground-mounted solar plants, have 25-year power purchase agreements with SECI and NHPC, and are now ready to enter the construction phase.
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Jakson Green Blueleaf 840 MWp Rajasthan Solar Project

40 Mandis in 4 Dists to be Run on Solar Power

  • October 16, 2025
  • The Punjab Mandi Board is installing solar power plants across 40 grain markets in Patiala, Jalandhar, Ferozepur, and Ludhiana districts, aiming to modernize facilities and promote renewable energy.
  • The ₹24.42 crore project is expected to save approximately ₹8.33 crore annually in electricity costs, with installations including rooftop solar plants ranging from 74 kW to 794 kW across various mandis.
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40 Mandis in 4 Dists to be Run on Solar Power

DRDO Signs MoU to Develop 300 MW Solar Projects Across Its Establishments

  • October 15, 2025
  • The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to develop 300 MW of solar-based renewable energy projects across its establishments in India.
  • The initiative aims to establish self-reliant, Net-Zero campuses at all strategic DRDO locations by 2027, aligning with India’s commitment to renewable energy and sustainability.
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DRDO Signs MoU to Develop 300 MW Solar Projects Across Its Establishments

ALMM Solar Capacity Rises by 6.9GW in Oct 2025

  • October 15, 2025
  • Jakson Solar’s contribution strengthens India’s ALMM-listed solar manufacturing, as the overall module capacity under ALMM rose by 6.9 GW in October 2025, reflecting growing domestic production.
  • Alongside other manufacturers, Jakson’s expansion supports India’s renewable push, aligning with the cumulative ALMM capacity now reaching 116.5 GW.
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ALMM Solar Capacity Rises by 6.9GW in Oct 2025

India's Solar Waste Crisis: CEA Pushes for Urgent Recycling Action

  • October 15, 2025
  • India’s solar photovoltaic (PV) waste is projected to escalate from approximately 100 kilotonnes in 2023 to over 600 kilotonnes by 2030 and 19,000 kilotonnes by 2050, highlighting the urgent need for recycling and lifecycle management.
  • The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) advocates for mandatory recycling standards and improved lifecycle management to recover critical minerals like silicon, silver, cadmium, and tellurium, essential for the country’s energy transition.
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Gujarat Leads in Solar Rooftops at Home, Yet Why Challenges Persist

  • October 15, 2025
  • Gujarat leads India in residential rooftop solar installations, contributing 1,491 MW under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana (PMSGY) as of July 2025, accounting for approximately 30% of the national capacity.
  • Despite the state’s success, the national installation-to-application conversion ratio remains low at 22.7%, with only 1.31 million installations out of 5.79 million applications, indicating challenges in scaling up the program.
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Gujarat leads in solar rooftops at home yet why challenges persist

India adds 4.9 GW Rooftop Solar Capacity Under PM Surya Ghar Scheme Only 13% of Target Met

  • October 14, 2025
  • India’s Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana (PMSGY) has installed 4.9 GW of residential rooftop solar capacity, with over 57.9 lakh applications submitted as of July 2025.
  • Despite a near four-fold increase in applications between March 2024 and July 2025, only 13.1% of the 1 crore installation target has been met, and just 14.1% of the allocated Rs 65,700 crore in subsidies have been released, posing challenges to the FY2027 goal.
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India adds 4.9 GW Rooftop Solar Capacity Under PM Surya Ghar Scheme Only 13 of Target Met

Delhi Energizes Over 17,000 Rooftop Solar Systems

  • October 12, 2025
  • Delhi has installed over 17,000 rooftop solar systems, contributing 228 MW to the city’s grid, with plans to add 61 MW through 52,000 new connections in FY 2025–26.
  • Chief Minister Rekha Gupta urges citizens to adopt solar energy, emphasising its environmental and financial benefits.
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Delhi Energizes Over 17000 Rooftop Solar Systems

India adds Record 25 GW Renewable Capacity in April-Sep 2025

  • October 10, 2025
  • India added a record 25 GW of renewable energy capacity between April and September 2025, marking the highest-ever half-yearly growth in the sector.
  • With 125 GW of solar capacity, India’s total renewable capacity has now reached about 210 GW, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading clean energy markets.
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India adds record 25 GW renewable capacity in April Sep 2025

Bannerghatta Biological Park Becomes India's First Fully Solar-Powered Zoo

  • October 9, 2025
  • Bannerghatta Biological Park in Bengaluru is set to become India’s first fully solar-powered zoo, with a 1 MW captive solar plant installed to meet all its energy needs.
  • The initiative, supported by the ICICI Foundation, aims for carbon neutrality and includes features like battery-operated safari vehicles and surplus energy fed back into the grid
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Bannerghatta Biological Park Becomes Indias First Fully Solar Powered Zoo

Maharashtra Launches Smart Solar Scheme with Extra Subsidies

  • October 7, 2025
  • Maharashtra launched the SMART Solar Scheme, offering extra state subsidies for households using below 100 units/month, especially benefiting BPL and economically weaker consumers.
  • Under the scheme, 5 lakh consumers will be targeted, with state subsidy rates of 35% for BPL, 20% for EWS, and 30% each for SC/ST households.
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Maharashtra launches SMART Solar scheme with extra subsidies Jakson Solar

55 MW Solar Power Through Rooftop Plants on 1000 Govt. Buildings Launched in Delhi

  • September 27, 2025
  • Delhi is set to roll out 55 MW of rooftop solar capacity across 1,000 government buildings, converting unused rooftop space into clean energy generation.
  • The rollout will be done in phases (surveys, retrofits, grid connections), and is targeted for completion by January next year.
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55 MW solar power through rooftop plants on 1K govt buildings launched in Delhi - Jakson Solar, Solar spotlight

Solar Installations in India jumped 31% YoY in 1H 2025

  • August 26, 2025
  • India added 18 GW of solar capacity in the first half of 2025, marking a 31% year-over-year increase, with 11.3 GW added in Q2 alone.
  • Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra led in large-scale solar installations, contributing 33.7%, 27%, and 17.4%, respectively, to the national total.
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Solar Installations in India jumped 31 YoY in 1H 2025

India’s Renewable Energy Capacity Soars 420% in June, Solar Now Cheaper than Coal

  • July 16, 2025
  • India’s renewable energy sector achieved a 420% year-on-year growth in capacity addition in June 2025, increasing from 1.4 GW in June 2024 to 7.3 GW, with solar capacity alone reaching 117 GW.
  • Solar tariffs have declined by 80% since 2010–11, making solar with battery storage now more cost-effective than thermal power; in 2024, 83% of power sector investments were directed towards renewables.
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Indias Renewable Energy Capacity Soars 420 in June Solar Now Cheaper than Coal

5.4 GW Of Solar Additions In June, Powered By ISTS Deadline

  • July 15, 2025
  • India added a record 5.4 GW of solar capacity in June 2025, a 275% increase compared to June 2024, driven by developers rushing to meet the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) waiver deadline.
  • Wind energy additions were significantly lower, with only 383 MW added, contributing to a total renewable capacity (excluding hydro) of 184,621 MW by the end of June
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5.4 GW Of Solar Additions In June Powered By ISTS Deadline

India Adds Record 24 GW Solar Power Capacity in 2024: JMK Research

  • June 9, 2025
  • According to JMK Research & Analytics, India added about 24.5 GW of solar power capacity during January-December 2024; this is more than twice the solar capacity added in 2023.
  • In the same period, wind power capacity additions reached roughly 3.4 GW, bringing total renewable (solar + wind) annual additions to about 27.9 GW, and pushing India’s total installed renewable capacity beyond ~210 GW by the end of 2024
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India Adds Record 24 GW Solar Power Capacity in 2024 JMK Research

Solar Leads with 33.2 BU as India’s RE Output Hits 124.9 BU in Jan-Mar Quarter

  • June 3, 2025
  • During Q4 (January-March) of FY 2024-25, India generated 512.2 billion units (BU) of electricity, of which renewable energy sources contributed 124.9 BU – about 24.4% of the total.
  • Among renewables, solar led with 33.2 BU of generation, followed by wind (23.2 BU), bagasse-based cogeneration (11.2 BU), small hydro (4.4 BU), non-bagasse biomass (2.3 BU) and waste-to-energy (0.2 BU)
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Solar Leads with 33.2 BU as Indias RE Output Hits 124.9 BU in Jan Mar Quarter

Rooftop Solar Power Scheme has a Mountain to Climb Despite Funding

  • March 14, 2025
  • The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, which aims to provide rooftop solar free-electricity to 10 million households by January 2027, has achieved only ~8.46 % of its target as of January 2025 – the pace of installation (about 70,000 households per month) is insufficient to meet the goal.
  • Despite the scheme being funded and launched a year ago, industry observers say major acceleration and removal of bottlenecks are required for the rooftop solar initiative to scale up and deliver as intended.
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Rooftop Solar Power Scheme has a Mountain to Climb Despite Funding

Renewable Energy 22.49% of India’s Power Peneration in 24-25 Until Jan: Govt

  • March 11, 2025
  • Renewable energy sources accounted for 22.49% of India’s total electricity generation in FY 2024-25 up to January.
  • India’s solar power capacity has grown from 2.82 GW in 2014 to about 100 GW in 2025, with solar module manufacturing expanding from ~2 GW to ~67 GW over the decade; the government aims to reach 500 GW of non-fossil installed capacity by 2030.
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Renewable Energy 22.49 of Indias Power Peneration in 24 25 Until Jan Govt

Govt Plans to Introduce Incentive for Domestic Solar Manufacturing

  • February 26, 2025
  • The government is planning to introduce incentives to boost domestic manufacturing of solar components such as ingots, wafers and polysilicon, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports.
  • A formal approved scheme is not yet finalised, but an estimated US $1 billion capital subsidy plan is being discussed, which would centre on strengthening upstream segments of the solar manufacturing chain.
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Govt Plans to Introduce Incentive for Domestic Solar Manufacturing

India’s Solar Capacity Surges, but Power Output Struggles to Keep Pace

  • February 24, 2025
  • India’s solar power installed capacity hit 100.1 GW as of January 2025, with roughly 25.8 GW added between January 2024 and January 2025.
  • However, despite this capacity surge, actual solar power output has remained low – averaging only about 15% realised capacity (≈ 3.9 GW) during that period – due to factors like weather, storage constraints, grid integration issues and regulatory delays.
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Indias Solar Capacity Surges but Power Output Struggles to Keep Pace

India Crosses the 100 GW Mark in Installed Solar Power Capacity

  • February 10, 2025
  • As of 31 January 2025, India’s installed solar power capacity reached 100.33 GW, marking a major milestone in its clean-energy journey.
  • Over the past decade, solar capacity has grown from 2.82 GW in 2014 to ~100 GW in 2025 (a ~3 450 % rise); currently, ~84.10 GW of solar projects are under implementation and ~47.49 GW under tendering.
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India Crosses the 100 GW Mark in Installed Solar Power Capacity

Electricity Regulatory Commission Nod for Procuring 500 MW Through Solar Energy Corporation of India

  • January 20, 2025
  • The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) has approved a 25-year procurement agreement for 500 MW of solar power from Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), of which 250 MW will cater to two hours of peak-time supply under the ISTS Tranche XV scheme.
  • The estimated cost at Kerala’s state boundary-including transmission losses and charges-is about ₹3.94-₹3.95 / kWh, but if the project is commissioned by June 30 2026 the cost could drop to approximately ₹3.79-₹3.80 / kWh.
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Electricity Regulatory Commission Nod for Procuring 500 MW Through Solar Energy Corporation of India