India, June 7 -- India's renewable energy sector has witnessed remarkable growth over the past decade, with the country's installed solar power capacity increasing nearly 55 times, from 2.8 GW in 2014 to 155 GW in 2026, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Saturday.

Sharing the achievement on social media platform X, Rijiju described the expansion as a major milestone in India's clean energy journey and a reflection of the country's growing commitment to sustainable development and energy security.

Solar Capacity Grows from 2.8 GW to 155 GW According to the minister, India's solar energy sector has experienced unprecedented growth under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The installed solar capacity has expanded from:

2.8 ...