India becomes 2nd largest solar growth market, surpassing US

India has become the world's second-largest solar growth market, surpassing US in annual solar capacity addition in 2025, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Wednesday. According to data from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), India added 37 GW of solar capacity in 2025, while US added 34 GW. India ranks third in installed renewable energy capacity globally.