Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Maharashtra Surpasses Tamil Nadu in Renewable Energy
Maharashtra now has more renewable energy capacity than Tamil Nadu.
This puts Maharashtra in third place, behind Gujarat and Rajasthan.
Tamil Nadu used to be in first place.
Although, Tamil Nadu saw the biggest increase in renewable energy generation in the last few months.
Gujarat and Rajasthan still generate the most renewable energy.
These changes show how different states in India are developing renewable energy resources like wind and solar.
Maharashtra has overtaken Tamil Nadu in renewable energy capacity.
Maharashtra's renewable energy capacity reached 26,929 MW.
Tamil Nadu's renewable energy capacity is now at 26,194 MW.
Tamil Nadu saw the highest increase in renewable energy generation.
Gujarat and Rajasthan have the highest overall renewable energy capacity.
- Who
- Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu
- What
- Changes in renewable energy capacity and generation.
- When
- August 2025 (capacity), April-August 2025 (generation).
- Where
- India (Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh)
- Why
- To highlight changes in renewable energy capacity among Indian states.
- Maharashtra Renewable Energy Capacity (Aug 2025)
- 26,929 MW
- Tamil Nadu Renewable Energy Capacity (Aug 2025)
- 26,194 MW
- Gujarat Renewable Energy Capacity (Aug 2025)
- 39,275 MW
- Rajasthan Renewable Energy Capacity (Aug 2025)
- 39,014 MW
- Tamil Nadu RE Generation Increase (Apr-Aug 2025)
- 45%
- Karnataka RE Generation Increase (Apr-Aug 2025)
- 35%