India Emerges as Global Solar Powerhouse: 2nd Biggest Market

At the Resilient Futures Summit 2026 in New Delhi, international voices united in applauding India's economic boom and green energy revolution. The summit spotlighted how the country has vaulted to become the world's second-largest solar market by 2025. In an exclusive interview, ISA's Ashish Khanna disclosed the addition of approximately 50 GW in new solar capacity, marking a stellar achievement. Flagship programs such as PM-KUSUM—the world's premier farm solarization effort—and PM Surya Ghar are accelerating at full throttle. India's strategy now includes sharing these successes with developing regions like Africa, alongside integrating AI and digital tools to supercharge energy infrastructure. Khanna credited PM Modi's farsighted goals from 2015, which have galvanized global action towards 1,000 GW capacity and massive investments. The International Solar Alliance's establishment couldn't have been timelier, fueling this rapid progress. Professor Jeffrey Sachs from Columbia University lauded Adani Green Energy's forward-thinking initiatives, which promise transformative impact worldwide. Michael Stedl from the European Investment Bank noted India's trajectory towards developed status by 2047, describing it as the fastest-expanding large economy. He envisioned deeper EU-India ties through FTAs, blending European innovation with Indian production capabilities for mutual prosperity. Sandeep Pandya of TDK SenseiI discussed the summit's themes: AI's role in data centers and boosting productivity within energy sectors. With robust policy support, abundant land, and rising needs, India is primed to lead in renewables, potentially overtaking Japan in economic rankings shortly. This convergence of forces heralds a brighter, greener future.