Bhubaneswar, Jan. 11 -- India registered a record-breaking year in its clean energy journey in 2025, with non-fossil fuel installed capacity rising to 266.78 GW, marking a 22.6 per cent increase over the previous year, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said Saturday.

The country added 49.12 GW of new non-fossil fuel capacity during 2025, taking the total from 217.62 GW in 2024 to 266.78 GW, reflecting accelerated momentum in renewable energy deployment.

Solar and wind energy continued to lead the expansion. The solar power capacity surged by 38.8 per cent, increasing from 97.86 GW in 2024 to 135.81 GW in 2025. Wind energy also recorded steady growth, with installed capacity rising from 48.16 GW to 54.51 GW, an in...