Solar energy generation vs. capacity in India
India: Solar energy generation vs. capacity was 168,582 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Solar energy generation vs. capacity in India, 1971–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for solar energy generation vs. capacity in India is 168,582 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of up 23.0% on the previous year and up 2,276.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar energy generation vs. capacity in India peaked at 168,582 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1971.
India ranks 3rd of 79 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 9 |
| 1980s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.53 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 6.06 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 28.8 terawatt-hours | 7.07 terawatt-hours | 75 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 13,814 terawatt-hours | 113 terawatt-hours | 47,650 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 108,265 terawatt-hours | 60,446 terawatt-hours | 168,582 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near India
More energy & mining data for India
- Fuel imports 31.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 6.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 3.7% (2024)
- Gas production 311.65 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 212.9 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 311.65 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 212.9 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 17.1% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 14.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 66.65 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar energy generation vs. capacity in India?
- Solar energy generation vs. capacity in India was 168,582 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest solar energy generation vs. capacity recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 168,582 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest solar energy generation vs. capacity recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1971.
- How does India rank for solar energy generation vs. capacity?
- India ranks 3rd out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is solar energy generation vs. capacity rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,276.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Solar energy generation vs. capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Figures are based on gross generation and do not account for cross-border electricity supply.