Daily News Wrap-Up: Solar Power Generation in India Up 19% YoY in Q3 2023
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November 17, 2023
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India generated approximately 27 billion units of solar power in the third quarter of the calendar year 2023, up 19% year-over-year , according to the data published by the Central Electricity Authority. The country’s solar power generation fell 12.1% quarter-over-quarter after hitting a record high in Q2, as the seasonal monsoons dampened generation. Rajasthan, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu recorded the highest solar power generation quarter-over-quarter, with 9.5 BU, 3.4 BU, and 3.1 BU, respectively.