Top 10 Solar Energy Producing States in India in 2025
India’s solar revolution is not happening in one place — it is being driven by states from the Thar Desert to the southern coastline, each contributing to the nation’s ambitious target of 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030.
Here is a comprehensive look at the top ten solar energy producing states in India, ranked by installed capacity, with key projects and expansion targets for each.
1. Rajasthan — India’s Solar Leader
Installed Capacity: ~29.5 GW
Rajasthan leads India with the highest solar capacity, driven by abundant sunlight, low land costs, and vast desert terrain ideally suited to large-scale solar farms.
Key highlights:
- Home to Bhadla Solar Park (2,245 MW) in Jodhpur — one of the world’s largest solar farms
- Accounts for roughly one-fourth of India’s total solar capacity
- Near-ideal solar irradiance year-round in the Thar Desert zone
Rajasthan’s combination of scale, geography, and progressive solar policy has made it the benchmark against which all other Indian states are measured.
2. Gujarat — Innovation and Scale
Installed Capacity: ~20.1 GW
Gujarat holds second place nationally and is home to some of India’s most ambitious solar projects.
Key highlights:
- Building the world’s largest hybrid renewable energy park in Kutch with a planned capacity of 30 GW
- State government target: 100 GW of solar by 2030
- Strong policy framework and industrial demand drive rapid adoption
Gujarat is also a major hub for solar manufacturing, with companies like Adani Solar and Waaree operating large production facilities in the state.
3. Maharashtra — Sunny and Ambitious
Installed Capacity: ~11.8 GW
Maharashtra benefits from 250–300 sunny days annually across most of its geography.
Key highlights:
- Implementing Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Vahini Yojana for agricultural feeder solarization
- Developing significant wind and biomass capacity alongside solar
- Strong rooftop solar adoption in industrial clusters around Pune and Nagpur
4. Tamil Nadu — Southern Solar Powerhouse
Installed Capacity: ~10.4 GW
Tamil Nadu experiences high solar insolation with over 300 sunny days per year, making it one of India’s most productive solar geographies.
Key highlights:
- Plans to develop 20,000 MW of new solar capacity by 2030
- Ranks fourth nationally while also maintaining India’s strongest wind energy presence
- Coastal and inland regions both offer strong solar resource
5. Karnataka — The Early Leader
Installed Capacity: ~9.9 GW
Karnataka was one of the earliest states to champion utility-scale solar and remains a top performer.
Key highlights:
- Features Pavagada Solar Park (2,000 MW across 13,000 acres) — one of Asia’s largest solar parks
- Was the first Indian state to reach 5 GW of installed solar capacity
- Progressive state energy policy continues to attract private investment
6. Andhra Pradesh — Coastal Solar Hub
Installed Capacity: ~5.43 GW
Andhra Pradesh benefits from nearly 300 sunny days annually and an extensive coastline that adds wind-solar hybrid potential.
Key highlights:
- Target of 5,000 MW of new solar capacity within the next five years
- Offering ultra-mega solar park projects totalling approximately 12 GW for power export
- Strong government push to establish AP as a renewable energy export state
7. Madhya Pradesh — The Solar State
Installed Capacity: ~5.27 GW
Madhya Pradesh was officially designated the “Solar State” in 2019, reflecting its commitment to solar-led development.
Key highlights:
- Home to Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Park (750 MW), inaugurated in 2020
- Plans ₹50,000 crore renewable energy investment by 2027
- Central location provides grid connectivity advantages for power trading
8. Telangana — Innovation at Scale
Installed Capacity: ~4.84 GW (4,842.1 MW as of May 2025)
Telangana experiences over 300 sunny days annually with 5.5 kWh/m² solar insolation — excellent resource conditions.
Key highlights:
- Features India’s largest floating solar plant (100 MW on 500 acres of reservoir surface)
- Plans an additional 3 GW of capacity over the next five years
- Innovative project models attracting private investment and technology experimentation
9. Uttar Pradesh — The Giant Awakening
Installed Capacity: ~3.38 GW (3,376.7 MW as of May 2025)
As India’s most populous state, UP has enormous electricity demand — and is now channelling that into solar ambition.
Key highlights:
- UP Solar Energy Policy 2022 targets 22,000 MW by 2027
- Aims for 14,000 MW from utility-scale solar parks alone
- PM Surya Ghar scheme driving rapid rooftop solar adoption in urban and semi-urban areas
10. Haryana — Decentralized and Growing
Installed Capacity: ~2.11 GW
Haryana enjoys approximately 320 sunny days annually and is focused on distributed rooftop and decentralized solar rather than utility-scale mega projects.
Key highlights:
- Target of 6,000 MW (6 GW) by 2030 under Solar Power Policy 2021
- Emphasis on rooftop systems for households, industries, and commercial buildings
- Strong integration with agricultural solar under KUSUM scheme
India’s Solar Installed Capacity at a Glance
| Rank | State | Installed Capacity | Key Project |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rajasthan | ~29.5 GW | Bhadla Solar Park (2,245 MW) |
| 2 | Gujarat | ~20.1 GW | Kutch Hybrid Park (30 GW planned) |
| 3 | Maharashtra | ~11.8 GW | Saur Krishi Vahini Yojana |
| 4 | Tamil Nadu | ~10.4 GW | 20 GW expansion by 2030 |
| 5 | Karnataka | ~9.9 GW | Pavagada Solar Park (2,000 MW) |
| 6 | Andhra Pradesh | ~5.43 GW | 12 GW ultra-mega parks |
| 7 | Madhya Pradesh | ~5.27 GW | Rewa Ultra Mega (750 MW) |
| 8 | Telangana | ~4.84 GW | Floating solar (100 MW) |
| 9 | Uttar Pradesh | ~3.38 GW | 22,000 MW target by 2027 |
| 10 | Haryana | ~2.11 GW | 6 GW target by 2030 |
What Is Driving This Growth?
Across all ten states, several common themes emerge:
- Natural advantages — strong solar irradiance, vast open land, or dense industrial demand
- Government policy — state solar policies, DISCOM tenders, KUSUM, PM Surya Ghar
- Large-scale infrastructure — mega solar parks reducing per-unit costs
- Industrial integration — C&I adoption in textile, manufacturing, and processing clusters
- Agricultural solar — pumping and feeder solarization reaching rural areas
India’s solar story is being written state by state — and the momentum is accelerating.
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