India's Solar Capacity Jumps 4,500% to 130 GW in 11 Years: Pralhad Joshi

• India's solar capacity surged by 4,500% in 11 years, reaching 130 GW, as announced by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi.
• India added a record 31.25 GW of non-fossil capacity in the current fiscal year, including 24.28 GW from solar.
• Globally, renewable energy capacity doubled from 1 TW to 2 TW in just two years (2022-2024), with India being a key contributor.
• Between 2022 and 2024, India contributed 46 GW to global solar additions, making it the third-largest contributor.
• Minister Joshi highlighted India's strategic shift towards renewable energy, balancing it with its significant coal reserves.

Why It Matters: India's clean energy surge is key to global climate action and energy future.