As India rushes to meet the installation goal set by the government of 100 GW by 2022, now is a good time to check the progress of solar among states. Southern states are well ahead in installations as of the end of Q1 2018, surpassing states like Rajasthan and Gujarat which are rich in sunshine. Karnataka has built up a good lead and is likely to stay on at the top for some time while other states jockey to climb up the list as the year progresses.