Subscribe to Newsletter to get latest insights & analysis in your inbox. Download the ETEnergyworld App and get the Realtime updates and Save your favourite articles. Open access projects alone represented 26 per cent of large-scale additions. Record commissioning levels were driven by supportive policies, accelerated project execution, and favorable market conditions,” the report noted.Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra led large-scale solar installations in 2025, accounting for around 34 per cent, 28 per cent, and 15 per cent of the capacity additions, respectively.“India recorded its highest-ever annual solar installations in 2025, reflecting strong demand and steady execution despite ongoing challenges. Meanwhile, 20.9 GW of projects were auctioned during the year, down 57 per cent YoY compared to 48.1 GW.

Source: Economic Times February 12, 2026 12:31 UTC