India Set To Cross 50 GWdc Solar Capacity In 2026 After Record 34 GWdc Addition In First Half
New Delhi: India added 34 GWdc (gigawatts direct current) of solar capacity in the first half of 2026 -- 38 per cent above the H1 2025 levels -- and the country is on track to record 50 GWdc this year, a new report showed on Thursday. PM Surya Ghar Scheme Gains Momentum: 7.77 Million Applications, 4.19 Million Rooftop Solar Systems Installed Across India India is set to commission more solar…
India is set to add 50 GWdc of solar capacity in 2026, surpassing the previous record of 49 GWdc set in 2025, according to a new report. In the first half of 2026 alone, the country added 34 GWdc of solar capacity, which is 38 per cent higher than the levels seen in the same period last year. The surge in solar installations is driven by the PM Surya Ghar Scheme, which has seen a record 7.77 million applications, resulting in the installation of 4.19 million rooftop solar systems across the country.
While the policy driving this surge is creating a supply crunch that will push system prices significantly higher, analysts say that prices are expected to stabilise by 2029 as additional cell capacity comes online. However, the transition will require policy consistency and timely execution by manufacturers.
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