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India's Solar Initiative Hits 4.9 GW, Faces Setbacks

10/16/2025

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Summary

Solar Initiative Progress

Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana (PMSGY) added 4.9 GW of residential rooftop solar in just over a year, with 57.9 lakh applications submitted.
Only 13.1% of the target 1 crore installations has been achieved, and 14.1% of the INR 65,700 crore subsidies disbursed.
Gujarat leads with 1,491 MW installed, while Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh lag due to vendor shortages and delays.
Experts call for streamlined processes and localized support.

Summary

India's Renewable Expansion

India added 29.5 GW solar and 4.96 GW wind capacity in the first nine months of 2025.
Utility-scale solar contributed 22.5 GW, up 70.3% from 2024, as India targets 500 GW non-fossil capacity by 2030.
Adani and Joint Solar are expanding operations and securing significant orders.
Manufacturing capacity for solar cells and modules could reach 171 GW and 279 GW by 2030, with Gujarat supplying 42% of India's module capacity.

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Solar Initiative Progress

Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana (PMSGY) added 4.9 GW of residential rooftop solar in just over a year, with 57.9 lakh applications submitted.
Only 13.1% of the target 1 crore installations has been achieved, and 14.1% of the INR 65,700 crore subsidies disbursed.
Gujarat leads with 1,491 MW installed, while Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh lag due to vendor shortages and delays.
Experts call for streamlined processes and localized support.

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