India's solar electricity capacity rose from 39MW in 2009 to 63GW in 2022, marking a significant increase over the decade. From 2017 to 2022, there was a notable rise in annual solar energy capacity (3.5x), signifying the country's escalating investments in renewable energy. India also achieved a significant milestone in 2024, with solar power capacity exceeding 84 GW, representing over 57% of the nation's total installed capacity in the second quarter.