India Adds Record 27 GW of Solar Capacity in First Half of 2026
Solar installations rose 49% YoY, while the large-scale solar project pipeline reached 208 GW
August 13, 2026
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India added a record 27 GW of solar capacity in the first half (1H) of the calendar year (CY) 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.
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