Solar’s Share in India’s Renewable Capacity Rises to 58% at the end of Q3 2026
Renewables account for 53.8% of total installed power capacity, exceeding conventional sources for the fourth consecutive quarter
October 28, 2026
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Solar continued to dominate India’s renewable energy capacity additions in the third quarter (Q3) of 2026. India’s installed solar capacity reached 174.8 GW, representing 31.1% of the country’s total power capacity and 57.7% of its renewable energy mix. This marked an increase of 6.7% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) and 39.7% year-over-year (YoY).
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