*9th Feb, 2025* *News of the Day* *India Achieves Historic Milestone of 100 GW Solar Power Capacity* *Why in News?* India has achieved a historic milestone by surpassing 100 GW of installed solar power capacity. This remarkable achievement is a significant step toward realizing the ambitious target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity by 2030. *Unprecedented Growth in Solar Sector* India’s solar power sector has witnessed an extraordinary 3450 % increase in capacity over the past decade, rising from 2.82 GW in 2014 to 100 GW in 2025. As of January 31, 2025, India’s total solar capacity installed stands at 100.33 GW. *Contribution of Solar Energy* Solar energy remains the dominant contributor to India’s renewable energy growth, accounting for 47% of the total installed renewable energy capacity. Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh are among the top-performing states, contributing significantly to India’s total utility-scale solar installations. *Solar Manufacturing Capacity* India has also made significant strides in solar manufacturing. In 2014, the country had a limited solar module production capacity of just 2 GW. Over the past decade, this has surged to 60 GW in 2024, establishing India as a global leader in solar manufacturing. With continued policy support, India is on track to achieve a solar module production capacity of 100 GW by 2030. Relevance: GS Prelims & Mains Paper III; Economy Source: PIB *Download the Complete Daily Current Affairs Pdf* https://www.prepmate.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/News-Juice-9th-February-2025.pdf