India Achieves Historic 100 GW Solar Capacity Milestone Under Modi Government

India has reached a significant milestone in its renewable energy journey by achieving 100 GW of installed solar capacity, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced on Friday (February 7, 2025). Hailing the achievement, he credited the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for driving the nation toward a sustainable future. "Under the visionary leadership of Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji, India has achieved the historic milestone of 100 GW solar capacity. This achievement is powered by our relentless commitment to a cleaner, greener future," Joshi said in a post on X. This milestone is a crucial step toward India's ambitious goal of 500 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030.

India had initially set a target of achieving 175 GW of renewable energy, including 100 GW of solar, by 2022. However, the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns delayed the goal. Despite this setback, the Modi government accelerated efforts in the past decade to ensure rapid solar energy expansion. According to Joshi’s post, India installed only 2.82 GW of solar capacity between 2004 and 2014 under the UPA regime, whereas from 2014 to 2025, the country has witnessed a massive surge, reaching the 100 GW mark. This achievement reinforces India's leadership in global renewable energy and highlights its commitment to combating climate change through sustainable development.