India adds 50.6GW of solar module capacity in first half of 2026

India expanded its domestic solar manufacturing base by 50.6GW of modules and 9.7GW of cells in the first half of 2026, advancing its goal to reduce reliance on imports and support its renewable energy deployment.

First covered Sep 28, 2026 · 4:56 AM PT · 1 article

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23h PV Tech India adds 50.6GW module and 9.7GW cell capacity in H1 2026 — India added 50.6GW of module manufacturing capacity and 9.7GW of cell capacity in 1H 2026, according to Mercom.

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