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India Achieves 100GW Solar Energy Capacity; Aiming For 500GW By 2030

India has reached a significant milestone in its renewable energy journey by achieving 100 GW of solar energy capacity, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced on Friday. This achievement highlights the country’s ambitious renewable energy goals, with India now setting its sights on a target of 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.

In a post on social media platform X, Minister Joshi credited the milestone to India’s “relentless commitment to a cleaner, greener future” under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “Under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji, India has achieved the historic milestone of 100 GW solar capacity,” Joshi wrote.

Originally, India set a target of 175 GW of renewable energy capacity, including 100 GW of solar energy, by 2022. However, the pandemic’s widespread impact delayed the country’s progress due to lockdown restrictions and disruptions. Despite this setback, India has now successfully achieved the 100 GW solar milestone in 2025, demonstrating resilience in its renewable energy push.

Comparing Growth: 2004-2025

The Minister’s post also highlighted the significant growth in solar energy capacity during the past decade. Under the UPA regime from 2004 to 2014, India added just 2.82 GW of solar capacity. In contrast, the country has added an impressive 100 GW of solar capacity from 2014 to 2025, reflecting the accelerated pace of renewable energy development in recent years.

With the 100 GW solar milestone achieved, India continues to take strides toward achieving its renewable energy goals. The nation remains focused on building a sustainable and energy-efficient future while reducing its carbon footprint in line with global environmental goals.

Richa Kaushik

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