India marked an important milestone in its renewable energy journey in July 2025, when the country generated a total of 32,827.76 million units of renewable electricity, excluding large hydro projects. Solar energy played a major role, contributing 12,100.61 million units, which accounted for 36.86% of the total renewable power generated in the month. Although this figure was slightly lower compared to June 2025 because of the monsoon rains reducing sunlight in several regions, it still represented a strong 16.84% increase from July 2024. This steady rise highlights the growing importance of solar energy in India’s clean power strategy. The combined power generation of wind and solar contributed 90.39% of the total renewable energy generation.
The growth in solar generation is backed by a mix of supportive government policies, financial assistance schemes, and continuous improvements in solar photovoltaic technology. Fresh capacity additions and better system efficiency have also boosted output. Both public and private sector participation have been critical in expanding solar capacity across the country. Despite temporary drops due to weather conditions, solar continues to stand out as a dependable and rapidly growing source of renewable power.
Wind energy made an even bigger contribution in July, accounting for 53.53% of the total renewable electricity produced. Wind farms generated 17,572.87 million units during the month, outpacing solar generation. This was mainly due to stronger wind speeds supported by the monsoon season. India’s installed wind capacity reached 52,140.1 MW by the end of July 2025. While wind power depends heavily on seasonal variations, months like July provide higher output, which helps balance the overall renewable mix. At the same time, experts point out that stronger forecasting methods and improved support systems are necessary to ensure the consistent performance of wind energy.
Other renewable energy sources, such as biomass, bagasse, and small hydro, together contributed 9.61% of the total renewable generation. Though their share is smaller, these sources add much-needed diversity to the energy portfolio and reduce over-reliance on solar and wind alone.
Overall, India’s renewable electricity generation in July 2025 showed a year-on-year increase of 26.42 percent compared to July 2024. While solar output dipped because of seasonal rains, it was effectively balanced by the growth in wind power. To stay on course for the 2030 target of 500 gigawatts of renewable energy, India will need to strengthen its energy storage systems, modernize the grid, and expand financing opportunities. Together, solar and wind contributed 90.39 percent of renewable generation in July, underlining their central role in India’s energy transition.
