Daily News Wrap-Up: India Adds 1.6 GW of Wind Capacity in Q1 2026
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India added nearly 1.6 GW of wind power capacity in the first quarter (Q1) of the calendar year 2026, up 14% quarter-over-quarter from 1.3 GW. The capacity additions fell 16% year-over-year (YoY) from 1.8 GW, according to Mercom India Research. India recorded its highest-ever annual wind capacity addition of 6.3 GW in 2025, an 85% YoY increase from 3.4 GW.
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