India has reached a new milestone in its clean energy journey. The country has emerged as the fourth-largest producer of renewable energy, with a total installed capacity of 257 gigawatts (GW). Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, announced the achievement at the 8th Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) in New Delhi.

This marks a remarkable rise from 81 GW in 2014, showing how fast India’s green energy sector has expanded.

India’s Solar Surge Powers a Greener Future

India’s solar power story stands out. The installed solar capacity has increased from 2.8 GW in 2014 to an impressive 128 GW today. Solar module manufacturing jumped from 2 GW to 110 GW, while solar cell output reached 27 GW from almost zero.

Shri Joshi said India has already achieved its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) goal of 50% non-fossil energy capacity, five years ahead of the target. He also noted that India ranks third globally for new power generation capacity added over the last five years.

Global Cooperation and Affordable Growth

Shri Joshi highlighted that India’s renewable tariffs, covering solar, solar-plus-battery, and green ammonia, are among the lowest worldwide. This shows India’s ability to combine affordability with large-scale clean energy growth.

However, he cautioned that renewable growth remains uneven globally, especially in regions like Sub-Saharan Africa. To support global energy equity, India has pledged USD 25 million to the Africa Solar Facility to fund distributed renewable energy projects.

India’s climb to the fourth spot signifies its robust clean energy momentum. With record solar growth and global outreach, the nation is shaping a future powered by sustainability, innovation, and international cooperation.