New Delhi, July 22 -- India's installed solar power capacity has increased 57-fold since 2014 to reach 162.15 GW as on June 30, 2026, the government informed Parliament on Wednesday.

In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said the country's installed solar capacity has grown from 2.82 GW in 2013-14 to 162.15 GW as on June 30, 2026, reflecting significant expansion under the National Solar Mission.

He stated, "India has achieved a tremendous growth in the solar capacity installation in the country since 2014. The total installed solar capacity now stands at 162.15 GW as on 30-06-2026, which is about 57-fold expansion, when compared to 2.82 GW installed as on 2013-14".

The government also ...