India achieved its highest-ever renewable expansion in 2025.
30 Nov
2025
Sector
Power
renewable energy
India’s power sector made headlines in late 2025 with record renewable energy additions and policy pushes for storage and grid integration. Key developments include 44.5 GW of renewables added by November, pushing non-fossil capacity past 50% of total installed power.
Record Renewables
India achieved its highest-ever renewable expansion in 2025, adding 44.5 GW by November—nearly double prior years—with solar reaching 132.85 GW after 35 GW additions. Non-fossil sources hit 50% of total capacity five years ahead of 2030 targets, aided by manufacturing growth in solar modules (123 GW capacity).
Storage and Grid Advances
CERC’s draft regulations enable integrated energy storage in coal/gas plants and transmission networks to boost reliability and flexibility. Plans target 230 GWh storage to handle 300 GW peak demand amid 6-7% annual growth.
Corporate Moves
Grasim Industries restructured its renewable energy business, signaling private sector consolidation. Capacity hit 505 GW by October, with 29.8 GW net additions April-October, driven by pre-deadline renewable commissions.
