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India became world's second largest solar market in 2025: Bhupender Yadav

India has become the world's second-largest solar market, surpassing the US in annual capacity additions for 2025. The nation's solar capacity has surged by over 5,370% since 2014, now exceeding 155 GW. This rapid clean energy growth has enabled India to meet its Paris Agreement climate targets ahead of schedule.

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