India installed a record 27 GW of solar capacity in H1 2026, up 50% YoY from the 18 GW added in H1 2025, according to Mercom India Research's H1 2026 India Solar Market Update. Solar accounted for 76% of the 36 GW of new power capacity added during the period. As of Jun 2026, India's cumulative installed solar capacity had reached 165 GW.
India adds record 27 GW of solar capacity in H1
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