Renewables
India’s Solar Capacity Rises 21% YoY in 9M Despite Cell Shortages
CEII brief
Mercom India reported on 12 Nov 2026: India’s Solar Capacity Rises 21% YoY in 9M Despite Cell Shortages.
Read the full story on Mercom IndiaIndia installed 27.3 GW of large-scale solar capacity in the first nine months (9M) of the calendar year (CY) 2026, up 21% year-over-year (YoY) compared to 22.5 GW, according to Mercom India Research’s newly released 9M and Q3 2026 India Solar Market Update Report.
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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