India wasted 11% of solar power during peak summer, failing to absorb over 8 billion kilowatt-hours amid soaring demand.

IEA says India's power demand rose 6% in H1 2026 as heatwaves and industry boosted consumption. Electricity shortages doubled despite record peak demand.

India experienced significant solar power curtailment due to grid limitations. The PM Surya Ghar scheme has seen widespread applications and installations. Over 4.8 million…