Daily News Wrap-Up: India Adds 27 GW of Solar in 1H 2026
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August 14, 2026
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India added a record 27 GW of solar capacity in the first half (1H) of the calendar year 2026, up 49% year-over-year (YoY) from 18 GW, according to Mercom India Research’s newly released Q2 and 1H 2026 India Solar Market Update. India installed nearly 12 GW of solar capacity in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, making it the second-highest quarterly addition on record.
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