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India’s solar energy capacity went up by 27 GW in the first six months of 2026

September 4, 2026

/ Parth Shukla
/ Markets & Policy, Renewable Energy
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India added a record 27 GW of solar capacity in the first half (1H) of 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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