Month in a Minute: Top Headlines from the Indian Renewable Sector in October 2026
Solar’s share in India’s renewable capacity rises to 58% at the end of Q3 2026
November 4, 2026
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Solar continued to dominate India’s renewable energy capacity additions in the third quarter (Q3) of 2026. India’s installed solar capacity reached 174.8 GW, representing 31.1% of the country’s total power capacity and 57.7% of its renewable energy mix. This marked an increase of 6.7% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) and 39.7% year-over-year (YoY).
