India's solar capacity hits 165 GW, focus shifts to distributed deployment and grid integration

India has grown solar capacity from 5 GW in 2016 to 165 GW today, with rooftop systems now contributing 30 GW, and the sector is expected to prioritize grid flexibility and distributed generation over further megaproject expansion.

First covered Oct 27, 2026 · 10:00 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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14d PV Magazine Distributed outlook — India’s installed solar capacity has grown from less than 5 GW in 2016 to more than 165 GW today.

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