Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in India
India: Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity was 94.94 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in India, 2005–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
The most recent figure for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in India is 94.94 gigawatts, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 34.2% on the previous year and up 2,999.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in India peaked at 94.94 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0021 gigawatts, in 2007.
That places India 3rd out of 194 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0038 gigawatts | 0.0021 gigawatts | 0.0091 gigawatts | 5 |
| 2010s | 9.63 gigawatts | 0.032 gigawatts | 33.73 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 62.54 gigawatts | 37.85 gigawatts | 94.94 gigawatts | 5 |
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 66.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in India?
- Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in India was 94.94 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 94.94 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0021 gigawatts in 2007.
- How does India rank for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity?
- India ranks 3rd out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,999.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Solar photovoltaic (on-grid) electricity installed capacity, measured in gigawatts.