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India adds record 3 GW solar open access in Q2 2026
India added 3 GW of solar open access capacity in the April-June quarter of 2026, the highest ever quarterly addition, according to a Mercom India report. This was a 10% rise from…
India added 3 GW of solar open access capacity in the April-June quarter of 2026, the highest ever quarterly addition, according to a Mercom India report. This was a 10% rise from the previous quarter and a marginal 0.2% increase year-on-year.
In the first half of 2026, total installations reached nearly 6 GW, up 42% from 4 GW in the same period of 2025. Rajasthan led the additions with a 25% share, while the top five states accounted for 91% of the quarterly capacity.
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The record quarterly addition reflects strong demand from commercial and industrial users, who are turning to open access to cut power costs. However, the near-flat year-on-year growth in Q2 suggests the pace may be slowing. Key risks include rising project costs, transmission bottlenecks, and state-level regulatory uncertainty. The next trigger will be whether Q3 2026 installations sustain above 3 GW, as the sector's growth now hinges on predictable state policies and competitive tariffs.
Source: energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com
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