Renewables
India Adds 1.8 GW of Wind Capacity in Q3 2026, Up 30% QoQ
CEII brief
Mercom India reported on 19 Oct 2026: India Adds 1.8 GW of Wind Capacity in Q3 2026, Up 30% QoQ.
Read the full story on Mercom IndiaListen to this article India added nearly 1.8 GW of wind power capacity in the third quarter (Q3) of calendar year (CY) 2026, up 30%
Context from CEII
Renewables are the fastest-growing part of the world’s energy system. The COP28 goal is to triple capacity by 2030, and solar mini-grids are the fastest route to power for millions of people without electricity.
19.1% of electricity in India was renewable in 2021Countries in this story
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