Domestic solar installations surge 167 pc to 16.4 GW in Jan-Sep: Mercom

India installed 16.4 GW of solar power capacity between January and September 2024. This represents a 167% increase compared to the same period in 2023. The growth was driven by the completion of previously delayed projects. As of September 2024, India's total solar capacity reached 89.1 GW. Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Karnataka lead in large-scale solar installations.