Top 10 Upcoming Renewable Energy Projects in India (2025)

India’s renewable energy journey has entered a transformative phase, recording landmark progress in FY 2024–25. With a total installed renewable energy capacity of 220.10 GW and an annual capacity addition of 29.52 GW, the country is fast-tracking its ambitions towards achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity by 2030.

As the world shifts towards sustainability, India has emerged as a significant force in the global clean energy transition. In 2024 alone, India added 23.83 GW of solar energy and 4.15 GW of wind energy, pushing the nation’s total installed capacity to 106 GW solar and 50 GW wind.

Top 10 Upcoming Renewable Energy Projects in India

1. Khavda Renewable Energy Park, Gujarat – 30,000 MW

Type: Hybrid (Solar + Wind)
Developer: Adani Green Energy Ltd. (AGEL) with partners
Status: Under Construction
Expected Commissioning: 2029

Set to become the largest renewable energy project in the world, the Khavda Renewable Energy Park spans over 72,400 hectares in the Vighakot village of Kutch, Gujarat—an area five times the size of Paris.

Key Features:

26 GW solar + 4 GW wind capacity
Current operational capacity: 2 GW (as of March 31, 2025)
Total investment: INR 1.5 lakh crore
Major developers: AGEL, NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd., SECI, GSECL, GIPCL, SRL

This mega hybrid project is a cornerstone of India’s commitment to renewable power, delivering massive grid-scale clean energy across sectors.

2. Ladakh Solar Park – 13,000 MW

Type: Solar + Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
Developer: Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), implemented by POWERGRID
Status: Announced
Expected Commissioning: FY 2029–30

Located in the pristine and high-altitude terrain of Pang, Debring, and Kharnak in Ladakh, this park is poised to transform energy access in remote northern India.

Project Highlights:

713 km of transmission lines
Two 5 GW HVDC terminals (Pang and Kaithal, Haryana)
12 GWh BESS
INR 20,774 crore project cost (CFA: INR 8,309.48 crore)
EPC contractor: Prozeal Green Energy

This high-impact initiative will be completed within 5 years from final tender allotment in 2025 and is central to Ladakh’s sustainable future.

3. Pudimadaka Green Hydrogen Hub, Andhra Pradesh – 7,000 MW

Type: Green Hydrogen
Developer: NTPC Green Energy Ltd. (NGEL) & NREDCAP
Status: Under Development
Foundation Stone Laid: January 8, 2025
Location: Pudimadaka, Anakapalle district

India’s first GW-scale green hydrogen hub is being developed near Visakhapatnam, backed by an investment of INR 1.85 lakh crore.

Project Features:

1500 TPD green hydrogen and 7500 TPD green derivatives output
Facilities: green chemical zone, storage terminal, desalination (80 MLD), transmission corridor, and port infrastructure
Power Supply: NTPC Simhadri (400kV) & Anakapalli (800/765kV)
Water Supply: Yeleru Canal via APIIC

A centerpiece of India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission, this project will position the country as a hydrogen powerhouse.

4. Dibang Multipurpose Hydro Project, Arunachal Pradesh – 2,880 MW

Type: Hydroelectric
Developer: NHPC Limited
Status: Under Construction
Expected Commissioning: February 2032

Part of the Viksit Bharat Viksit North East initiative, the Dibang Dam will be the highest concrete-gravity dam in India at 278 meters.

Notable Aspects:

Annual generation: 11,223 million units
Flood moderation capacity: 1,282.60 million cubic meters
Project Cost: INR 31,876.39 crore
Technology: Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC)
Design & monitoring: Studio Pietrangeli – SMEC JV (Italy)
Civil works by L&T

Commissioned to stabilize northeastern India's grid and reduce flood risks, the project is a megastructure in both ambition and scale.

5. Subansiri Lower Hydro Project, Arunachal Pradesh – 2,000 MW

Type: Hydroelectric
Developer: NHPC Limited
Status: Under Construction
Expected Commissioning: May 2026

Straddling the border of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, the Subansiri project is India’s largest run-of-the-river scheme.

Project Details:

8 units × 250 MW
7421.59 MU annual output
Concrete gravity dam: 116m height, 284m length
Total cost: INR 26,075.54 crore (revised from INR 6,285.33 crore)
Features: 8 headrace tunnels, pressure shafts, spillways

The project’s scale and complexity make it a vital component of India's northern hydroelectric strategy.

6. Madhya Pradesh Solar Park – 2,000 MW

Type: Solar + Energy Storage
Developer: Government of Madhya Pradesh
Status: Approved
Date of Approval: April 30, 2025

The state government of Madhya Pradesh greenlit a 2,000 MW solar park alongside a 1,000 MW composite energy storage system to meet peak demands in both Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.

This project reinforces Central India's contribution to the national grid while stabilizing regional energy access.

7. Pakal Dul Hydro Electric Project, Jammu & Kashmir – 1,000 MW

Type: Hydroelectric
Developer: Chenab Valley Power Projects Ltd. (NHPC + JKSPDC)
Status: Under Construction
Expected Commissioning: September 2026

Located on the Marusudar River in Kishtwar, this project is a 167m High Concrete Face Rockfill Dam with an underground power house.

Project Specifics:

4 units × 250 MW
Project cost: INR 12,669.67 crore
Term loan (2025): INR 2,147.51 crore by REC Ltd.

The Pakal Dul project aims to harness the hydropower potential of Jammu & Kashmir while ensuring grid stability and development in the region.

8. SJVN Bikaner Solar Park, Rajasthan – 1,000 MW

Type: Solar
Developer: SJVN Green Energy Ltd.
Status: Under Construction
Expected Commissioning: September 2025

Spanning 5,000 acres near Banderwala village, Bikaner, this solar park is part of India’s western solar push.

Key Updates:

EPC contractor: Tata Power Solar Systems
Trial Run (Phase 1 – 241.77 MW): Completed in March 2025
Power Distribution: Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir
Project cost: INR 4,444.71 crore (IREDA-financed)

Offering one of the lowest solar tariffs, this park is critical to Rajasthan’s growing green energy footprint.

9. Essar Green Hydrogen Plant, Jamnagar – 1,000 MW

Type: Green Hydrogen
Developer: Essar Future Energy (Essar Group)
Status: Announced
Expected Commissioning: 2028

Essar’s ambitious hydrogen plant will leverage 4.5 GW of renewable energy to generate 1 million tonnes per annum of green hydrogen and its derivatives.

Project Highlights:

Total investment: INR 30,000 crore
Technology: Water electrolysis for green molecules
Goal: Eliminate reconversion of green ammonia to hydrogen by producing transportable molecules directly

Jamnagar will become a pivotal node in India’s hydrogen economy through this strategic investment.

10. Ratle Hydro Project, Jammu & Kashmir – 850 MW

Type: Hydroelectric
Developer: Ratle Hydroelectric Power Corporation Ltd. (NHPC + JKSPDC)
Status: Under Construction
Expected Commissioning: November 2028

Constructed along the Chenab River in Kishtwar, the Ratle Hydro Project is a flagship development in J&K's power infrastructure.

Details:

Project Cost: INR 5,281.94 crore
Construction timeline: 60 months
River diversion completed: January 2024

With NHPC holding 51% equity, this project is vital to India’s hydropower strategy in its northernmost state.

India’s Renewable Energy Milestones (2024) & Roadmap to 2025

India’s 2024 achievements in renewable energy were both strategic and systemic, driven by proactive policy and robust infrastructure.

Key Metrics (2024):

Total Installed Renewable Capacity: 220.10 GW
Annual Capacity Addition: 29.52 GW
- Solar: 23.83 GW
- Wind: 4.15 GW

MNRE Highlights:

Launch of Green Hydrogen Policies
Boost in Domestic PV & Wind Turbine Manufacturing
Strengthening of National Grid Infrastructure

Leading States in RE Deployment:

Solar: Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu
Wind: Karnataka, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu

With targets aligned to 500 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030, India’s roadmap is steeped in bold initiatives, mega-projects, and global collaboration.

From massive solar parks in the Himalayas to green hydrogen hubs on the coastline, India’s renewable energy transformation is not only extensive but visionary. The top 10 projects of 2025 are not merely infrastructural developments—they represent India’s unwavering resolve to lead the clean energy transition on a global scale.

With billions in investment, cutting-edge technology, and nationwide cooperation, the dawn of a green-powered India is no longer a vision. It’s a fast-unfolding reality.

With inputs from agencies

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