India adds record 3 GW of open-access solar in Q2

India's open-access solar market, driven by commercial and industrial demand ahead of regulatory deadlines, reached 36 GW cumulative capacity with first-half 2026 additions up 42% year over year.

First covered Aug 24, 2026 · 4:24 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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33d PV Magazine India adds 3 GW of open-access solar in Q2 — India added a record 3 GW of open-access solar capacity in the second quarter of 2026, taking cumulative installations to 36 GW.

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Appeared in: 2026-08-24 (#1) · 2026-08-25 (#3)

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