India becomes 2nd largest solar growth market, surpassing US: MNRE
India has become the second largest solar growth market, surpassing the United States. This achievement is attributed to strong policy support and innovation in the renewable energy sector. India is now positioned as a global leader in renewable energy, following China in total capacity.
- ▪India surpassed the USA in annual solar capacity additions in 2025.
- ▪The country achieved over 37GW of solar capacity compared to the USA's 34GW.
- ▪India's total non-fossil capacity addition reached 55.3GW during the financial year 2025-26.
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India becomes 2nd largest solar growth market, surpassing US: MNREOn April 9, HT reported that India ranks third globally in renewable energy installed capacity, after China and the USPublished on: Jun 03, 2026 8:33 PM ISTBy Jayashree Nandi, New DelhiShare viaCopy link India has become the second largest solar growth market, surpassing the US, Pralhad Joshi, minister for new and renewable energy said on Wednesday.India is followed by Brazil with a capacity of 228.20GW and Germany with 199.92GW. (Representative Image/ HT Photo)“India’s solar growth story is setting global benchmarks. In 2025, India surpassed the USA in annual solar capacity additions to become the world’s 2nd largest solar growth market.
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