India’s Utility-Scale Solar Tender and Auction Activity Plunge in Q2 2025

Tenders were issued for 6.5 GW of solar projects, and auctions for approximately 1.6 GW

August 11, 2025

/ Mercom Research Focus, Solar, Utility Scale

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Solar tender issuance in India fell sharply in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025. According to Mercom India Research, just 6.5 GW of solar tenders were announced—down 53.8% quarter-over-quarter from 14.1 GW, and 65.1% lower than the 18.7 GW issued in the same quarter last year.

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