India beats Japan to become third-largest solar energy generator: Minister Pralhad Joshi

"Thanks to the visionary leadership of PM @narendramodi ji, India is leading the way in the global clean energy revolution," the minister said.

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi informed on Thursday that India has beaten Japan to become the third-largest country in terms of solar energy generation.

The minister for new and renewable energy cited data of International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to inform that India has produced 1,08,494 GWh solar power compared to 96,459 GWh generated by Japan.

IRENA is a global agency for energy transformation that serves as a platform for international cooperation, supports countries in their energy transitions, and provides data and analyses on technology, innovation, policy, finance and investment.

India has outpaced Japan in solar energy generation producing 1,08,494 GWh compared to Japan's 96,459 GWh and is now the world's third-largest solar power producer, Joshi said in a post on X.

"Thanks to the visionary leadership of PM @narendramodi ji, India is leading the way in the global clean energy revolution," the minister said.

India has outpaced Japan in solar energy generation — producing 1,08,494 GWh compared to Japan’s 96,459 GWh — and is now the world’s third-largest solar power producer.

Thanks to the visionary leadership of Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji, India is leading the way in the global… pic.twitter.com/xwX5rmYb1A

— Pralhad Joshi (@JoshiPralhad) July 31, 2025

The development assumes significance as India is working with a multi-dimensional approach to meet its ambitious target of 500 GW non-fossil fuel based electricity capacity by 2030.

(With agency inputs)