India Energy Intelligence
15 August 2026 · 3 min read

India's Solar Capacity Jumps

India's solar energy capacity increased from 2 GW to 160 GW in 12 years

Why it matters here

The increase in solar energy capacity is expected to have a positive impact on India's energy sector, providing more renewable energy options for households and industries, and helping to reduce the country's reliance on fossil fuels

Source: Renewables, solar & carbon markets