India installed 2.7 GW of rooftop solar capacity in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, driven largely by residential installations under the PM Surya Ghar program.

India installed 2.7 GW of rooftop solar capacity in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, driven largely by residential installations under the PM Surya Ghar program.

India mandates domestically manufactured solar cells for net-metering and open-access projects, aiming to boost local production and reduce reliance on Chinese imports.