Growth in Solar Capacity
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What was asked, and of whom?
The question asked for details on the growth in solar capacity from 2014 to 2026, including India's position among global solar leaders, solar parks, PLI scheme investments, rooftop solar, and balanced growth. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy provided the answer.
Who asked / answered
Smt. Bharti Pardhi, Dr. Shrikant Eknath Shinde (asked); Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (answered)
What the government said
- 162.15 GW installed solar capacity as of 30-06-2026
- 57-fold expansion from 2.82 GW in 2013-14
- 3rd largest in the world for installed solar capacity
- 56 Solar Parks with 39,461 MW sanctioned, 18,919 MW commissioned
- 48.3 GW of solar PV module manufacturing capacity under PLI scheme
- ₹73,400 crore investments under PLI scheme
- 47.26 lakh households benefitted under PM Surya Ghar scheme
- 125.60 GW utility scale, 30.11 GW rooftop, 6.43 GW off-grid
Points worth noting
- India's solar capacity growth is 57-fold (not 50-fold as mentioned in the question)
- Solar module imports declined from USD 4,354 million in FY 2023-24 to USD 994 million in FY 2025-26
- PM Surya Ghar scheme targets one crore households, with 47.26 lakh households already benefitted
| Source body | Parliament of India — Questions & Answers (Lok Sabha, starred) |
| Reference number | LS Q58 (Session 8) |
| Status | closed (section: question) |
| Year | 22.0 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |
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22.07.2026
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