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India installed 15.3 GW of solar capacity in the first quarter of 2026 – the highest quarterly addition on record – representing a 143% year-on-year increase, according to Mercom India.

India added a record 15.3 GW of solar capacity in Q1 2026, driven by large-scale projects, policy deadlines and transmission ...