India's Solar Power Grows 33% YoY, Drives 47% Utility Solar Rise Q1 2025

India's renewable energy sector continues to experience rapid growth, with solar power playing a dominant role. In the first quarter of 2025, India generated approximately 42 billion units of solar power, a 32.7% year-over-year increase, supported by the addition of 6.7 GW of solar capacity and strong growth in rooftop solar projects. Overall renewable energy capacity rose sharply, with utility-scale solar increasing 47% and rooftop solar 72% year-over-year, aided by robust supply chains including major inverter and module shipments. Solar power contributed 66.31% of India's total renewable energy generation in April 2025, while wind energy accounted for 26.55%, boosted by favorable weather conditions. Government initiatives like the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, offering substantial subsidies for rooftop solar installations, along with policy support and financial incentives, are driving adoption, though challenges remain in awareness and implementation. These developments position India as a global leader in clean energy, aiming for 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 and continuing to expand both distributed and utility-scale renewable energy infrastructure.