Government cites 57-fold solar expansion, IRENA ranks India 3rd in installed capacity

The question asked the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy to provide details on the growth of solar capacity in India from 2014 to 2026, including global rankings, solar park infrastructure, manufacturing investments under the PLI scheme, and rooftop solar adoption.

Asked and answered by: Asked by Dr. Shrikant Eknath Shinde and Smt. Bharti Pardhi; Answered by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi).

What the government said

• Total installed solar capacity is 162.15 GW as of 30-06-2026, representing a 57-fold expansion from 2.82 GW in 2013-14.
• India is ranked as the 3rd largest country in the world for installed solar capacity according to IRENA's 2026 report.
• 56 Solar Parks with an aggregate capacity of 39,461 MW have been sanctioned across 14 States, with 18,919 MW commissioned.
• Under the PLI Scheme, letters of award were issued for 48.3 GW of solar PV module manufacturing, with 42 GW of modules, 11.5 GW of cells, and 2 GW of ingot-wafer capacity set up as of 31.06.2026.
• Investments of approximately ₹73,400 crore have been made under the PLI Scheme as of 30.06.2026.
• Solar module imports declined from USD 4,354 million in FY 2023-24 to USD 994 million in FY 2025-26.
• PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has benefited 47.26 lakh households as of 18.07.2026.
• The 162.15 GW total capacity comprises 125.60 GW utility-scale, 30.11 GW rooftop, and 6.43 GW off-grid projects.

Also in the document

• The government stated the expansion is 57-fold, whereas the question referenced a 50-fold expansion.
• The answer provides specific figures for commissioned capacity in solar parks (18,919 MW) but does not provide a separate figure for projects currently under development.