There is a remarkable shift in the adoption of renewable energy in India, particularly with solar open access growing as a compelling choice for commercial and industrial power consumers. According to Mercom India Solar Open Access Report, in the first nine months (9M) of 2024, 4.8 GW of solar open access capacity was added, a 69% year-over-year increase from 2.8 GW installed in 9 M 2023. The capacity added in 9M 2024 surpassed the annual installations in previous years. As of September 2024, the cumulative installed solar open-access capacity stood at 17.8 GW.