India adds record 27 GW of solar capacity in H1

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.

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