New Delhi, Jan. 12 -- India recorded a landmark year in its clean energy transition in 2025, with installed non-fossil fuel power capacity rising to 266.78 gigawatts (GW), a 22.6 per cent increase over the previous year, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said.

Non-fossil capacity stood at 217.62 GW in 2024, with the country adding a record 49.12 GW during 2025, reflecting accelerated deployment of renewable and clean energy sources.

Solar power emerged as the primary growth driver, with installed capacity rising sharply from 97.86 GW in 2024 to 135.81 GW in 2025, registering a year-on-year increase of 38.8 per cent. Wind energy capacity also saw steady expansion, increasing from 48.16 GW to 54.51 GW, a growth of ...