India's Solar Capacity Expansion Q1 2026
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: India
Source: Sarkaritel.com
India added a record 15.3 GW of solar capacity during the January–March quarter of 2026, marking the highest-ever quarterly solar installation in the country. Large-scale utility projects dominated the additions, contributing 12.6 GW, with open access projects accounting for 21% of utility-scale capacity additions. The cumulative installed solar capacity reached 152 GW as of March 2026, with Rajas
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- Closed
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Solar, Power Transmission
- Location
- India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Sarkaritel.com
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Description | India added a record 15.3 GW of solar capacity during the January–March quarter of 2026, marking the highest-ever quarterly solar installation in the country. Large-scale utility projects dominated the additions, contributing 12.6 GW, with open access projects accounting for 21% of utility-scale capacity additions. The cumulative installed solar capacity reached 152 GW as of March 2026, with Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Karnataka leading in utility-scale solar deployment. The growth was driven by policy deadlines, improved transmission infrastructure, and the impending implementation of ALMM List-II norms. |
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Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Solar, Power Transmission |
Article published date | 2026-05-18 |
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