India’s renewable energy (RE) sector continues to draw strong investor interest, with investments soaring to $1.235 billion in August 2025, according to data released by JMK Research.
This marks a 45% increase over the $848 million recorded in the same month last year, reflecting renewed confidence in India’s green energy transition.
Leading the month’s investments was ACME Solar, through its subsidiary Acme Hybrid Urja, which secured ₹3,184 crore in long-term project financing from REC Ltd.
The funding will support the development of a 280 MW firm and dispatchable renewable energy project, designed to deliver consistent power output by integrating different renewable sources.
Another key player, Juniper Green Energy, obtained ₹1,739 crore in debt financing from the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) to fuel its growth and that of its subsidiaries.
These large-scale financings underscore the sector’s maturity and increasing focus on hybrid and dispatchable energy solutions.
Surge in Renewable Energy Tenders
In addition to financial investments, the month of August also saw notable activity in project development.
According to the JMK Research report:
- Authorities issued over 5,750 MW of renewable energy tenders.
- They awarded 250 MW of firm and dispatchable renewable capacity.
- They allocated 275 MW / 800 MWh of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacity to various developers.
This surge in tenders indicates a broader effort to diversify the energy mix while addressing the intermittency challenges of renewables through storage solutions.
Cumulative Capacity Growth
Between January and July 2025, India added:
- 21,151 MW of solar capacity
- 3,976 MW of wind capacity
This took the country’s total renewable energy capacity to approximately 237.5 GW.
For comparison, during the same period last year, India added 13,889 MW of solar and 2,339 MW of wind capacity—highlighting the sector’s accelerating momentum.
Concerns Over Operational Performance
Despite strong investment trends, recent findings from Fitch Ratings painted a more nuanced picture of project performance.
According to the report:
Wind energy load factors declined by 8% in FY 2024–25 compared to the previous year, the lowest since FY 2021–22.
Solar load factors also fell by 3%, though less severely.
This dip in performance has raised concerns over long-term project viability, particularly in regions affected by seasonal variability and transmission constraints.
India’s August 2025 performance demonstrates a robust pipeline of renewable energy investments, aided by government support and financing institutions.
However, the challenge now lies in maintaining operational efficiency and ensuring that infrastructure keeps pace with growing capacity.
With sustained policy focus, technological innovation, and improved storage solutions, India remains on track to meet its ambitious clean energy goals while positioning itself as a global leader in the renewable energy space.
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