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Solar Share in India’s Renewable Energy Capacity Rises to 55% in Q1 2026

Renewables accounted for about 52% of the overall power capacity mix

April 30, 2026

/ Shanthi G
/ Markets & Policy, Mercom Research Focus, Solar
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Solar power accounted for 28.4% of total installed power capacity and 55% of total installed renewable energy capacity as of March 2026, up from 26.5% and 52.7%, respectively, in the previous quarter.

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