Gujarat leads the pack with 46,441 MW of renewable energy (solar, wind, and solar-wind hybrid) capacities currently under construction, making it the largest contributor to the 1,42,667 MW of RE capacity being developed across India, as per data from the Central Electricity Authority. In total, India boasts 1,67,709 MW of installed RE capacity, which includes around 12,000 MW from non-wind and non-solar sources such as biomass and small hydro.
Breaking down the under-construction capacity, there are 82,348 MW of solar, 25,532 MW of wind, and 35,787 MW of solar-wind hybrid projects in the pipeline, indicating a growing interest in hybrid technology.
On the other hand, Tamil Nadu, despite being a high RE state with over 20 GW of capacity, is trailing behind with only 1,262 MW under construction.
Following Gujarat, Rajasthan is next with 36,746 MW under construction. Together, these two states account for over half (58.3%) of the RE capacity being built, highlighting the need for improved evacuation infrastructure due to the concentration of projects in these regions.
States like Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh are quickly catching up, with plans to significantly increase their RE capacity. For example, UP, which currently has 6,182 MW, is set to add 3,300 MW of solar capacity in 2025, with major projects scheduled for commissioning in the coming months.
MP and AP are also ramping up their renewable energy efforts, with plans to almost double their existing capacities by adding 9,161 MW and 6,449 MW, respectively.
The majority of the upcoming 142 GW of capacity is expected to come online in 2025-26.
Interestingly, four central public sector companies under the Ministry of Power are collectively building 11,289 MW, equivalent to 8% of the under-construction capacity. NTPC leads the pack with 5,417 MW, followed by SJVN with 3,848 MW and NHPC with 1,790 MW.
Overall, the future looks bright for India’s renewable energy sector, with a significant influx of capacity on the horizon, paving the way for a cleaner and more sustainable energy future.
