India set for record 50 GW solar capacity in 2026 amid supply constraints

India is expected to install a record 50 gigawatts of solar capacity in 2026 as developers rush to meet a domestic manufacturing deadline, though cell supply shortages may drive up system costs through 2027.

First covered Aug 13, 2026 · 11:35 PM PT · 1 article

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8h PV Magazine India on track for record 50 GW of solar installations in 2026 — India is on track to install a record 50 GW of solar capacity in 2026, driven by a rush to meet the ALMM-II deadline despite emerging cell supply constraints.

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