State-wise solar PV potential of India (ground mounted)

According to the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), India’s total ground-mounted solar PV potential is estimated at 3343.37 GWp as of September 2025. Rajasthan leads with the highest potential at 828.78 GWp, followed by Jammu & Kashmir (including Ladakh) with 486.68 GWp, and Maharashtra with 318.97 GWp. Other states with significant potential include Madhya Pradesh (299.31 GWp), Andhra Pradesh (243.22 GWp), Gujarat (223.28 GWp), and Karnataka (204.77 GWp). Southern and western states together account for a major share of the national potential, while smaller states and Union Territories like Goa, Sikkim, and Daman & Diu have limited capacities below 1 GWp. This data highlights India’s vast solar energy potential across diverse geographic regions.

Source: Solar PV Potential of India (Ground Mounted), National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, September 2025.