New Delhi, April 1 -- India added about 25 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity in the fiscal year ended 31 March (2024-25), the highest ever green power capacity addition in a year, registering a nearly 35% growth from the previous fiscal, said the Union minister for new and renewable energy Pralhad Joshi.

In 2023-24, a total of 18.57GW of renewable energy capacity was added. Out of the 25GW addition, solar power capacity comprised 21GW.

"India's renewable energy sector achieved highest ever capacity addition in the fiscal year 2025, installing 25GW during the year ending 31 March 2025, an increase of almost 35% compared to last year. Last year, it was 18.57 GW," Joshi said.

The pace of installation, however, has to accelerate furth...