New Delhi, April 2 -- Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced that India's renewable energy sector has achieved enormous growth, adding 25 gigawatts (GW) of capacity in the financial year ending March 31, 2025.

During a press conference held on Tuesday, the minister detailed this remarkable achievement, which represents a 35 percent increase compared to the previous year's addition of 18.57 GW.

The solar energy segment demonstrated particularly strong performance, expanding from 15 GW to 21 GW during the financial year-a substantial growth of 38 percent.

Minister Joshi noted that these figures remain tentative and could potentially increase further upon final assessment.

The minister highlighted a significant milestone in India's renew...