Coal India Floats EoI for 1 GW Solar Project in Rajasthan

NHPC Invites Bids for 1.2 GW Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Projects

Daily News Wrap-Up: CBIC Says No to Warehousing of Imported Solar Modules

Funding and M&A Roundup: Scale Microgrids Secures $150 Million

Project Finance Brief: DRI Acquires 166 MW Solar Project Portfolio in Italy

Anti-Dumping Duties on Solar Glass Spark Concerns of Module Price Increases

DCM Shriram to Procure 68 MW of Renewable Energy from JSW’s Hybrid Project

IMFA Announces Joint Venture with JSW to Source 70 MW Renewable Energy

Insolation Energy to Set Up 7 GW Solar Manufacturing Facility in Madhya Pradesh

Sterlite Power Raises ₹7.25 Billion from GEF Capital and ENAM Holdings

CBIC Revokes Warehousing of Imported Solar Goods for Value Addition

Daily News Wrap-Up: Projects to Evacuate 2.5 GW Power from Solar Energy Zones Approved

SJVN Invites Bids to Enlist Channel Partners for 1.46 MW Rooftop Solar Systems

Green Steel Taxonomy and Ratings Framework to Help Sector Decarbonize Faster

Maharashtra Invites Bids for 1 GW Round-the-Clock Power for 2025-28

Government Approves Projects to Evacuate 2.5 GW Solar Energy in Madhya Pradesh

Indus Towers to Procure Power from JSW Energy’s 130 MW Solar Project

BCCL Tenders 1.8 MW Solar Rooftop Project in Belgaria Township

RECPDCL Issues EPC Tender for 1 MW Solar Project in Haryana

Gujarat Regulator Approves Tariffs for 41 MW Solar Projects Under PM KUSUM

G R Infraprojects Bags Project to Strengthen Transmission System in Karnataka

Daily News Wrap-Up: Solar Open Access Capacity in Tamil Nadu Reaches 4.8 GW

Additional Surcharge for Open Access Power in Tamil Nadu Increased to ₹0.54/kWh

Lithium-ion Battery Packs Touch Historic Low Price of $115/kWh

Premier Energies to Set Up 1 GW Solar Module Facility in Telangana

Ambuja Cement Commissions 200 MW Solar Power Project in Gujarat

PGCIL Bags Project to Strengthen Transmission System in Karnataka

Andhra Pradesh Launches Sustainable Electric Mobility Policy 4.0

Long-Duration Energy Storage Must Scale 50 Times to Meet Net-Zero Demands

Better Forecasting Tools Vital to Prevent Deviations by Renewable Energy Generators

The Growing Market for Solar Open Access in Tamil Nadu

New Type of Lithium-Ion Battery Could Extend Life of EVs

Daily News Wrap-Up: Large-Scale Solar Projects in India Drops 23% YoY in Q3 2024

US to Increase Tariffs on Chinese Solar Wafers, Polysilicon to 50%

Rays Green Energy to Set Up Solar Cell and Module Facility in Madhya Pradesh

Enerture Technologies Secures 3.5 MW Solar Project from IIT Hyderabad

Australia Selects 19 Renewable Energy Projects with 6.38 GW Capacity

Residential Solar Company SolarSquare Raises $40 Million in Series B Funding

Average Cost of Large-Scale Solar Projects in India Drops 23% YoY in Q3 2024

Daily News Wrap-Up: NHPC’s 1.2 GW Tranche VI FDRE Auction Results

Continuum Green Energy Files Draft Papers for ₹36.5 Billion IPO

Rays, Juniper, Avaada, ACME Win NHPC’s 1.2 GW Tranche VI FDRE Auction

Inox Forays into Solar Manufacturing with 5 GW Module, 2.5 GW Cell Capacity

Airox Nigen Announces 2 GW Solar Module Facility in Haryana

Mahindra Susten Secures ₹14.48 Billion Financing for 560 MW Solar Projects

Plantation Corporation of Kerala Issues EOI for 50 MW Solar Projects

Daily News Wrap-up: SECI’s 2 GW-4GWh Solar-BESS Auction Results

India’s Solar Cell and Module Imports Drop 19% in Q3 2024

Funding and M&A Roundup: ConnectDER Secures $35 Million in Series D Funding

Project Finance Brief: TotalEnergies Sells 50% of 2 GW Solar-Storage Portfolio in Texas

India added a record 1.9 gigawatts (GW) of rooftop solar capacity in the first nine months (9M) of calendar year (CY) 2024. Installations in the first nine months surpassed annual installations of all previous years. Installations rose almost 45% year-over-year (YoY) compared to the 1.3 GW installed in 9M 2023, according to Mercom India&#8217;s Q3 2024 India Rooftop Solar Market Report.
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In the third quarter (Q3) of 2024, a record 791.1 MW of rooftop solar capacity was installed, marking the highest quarterly additions to date. This represents over 8% increase quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) and an impressive 84% year-over-year (YoY) growth.
Installations in Q3 and 9M 2024 were primarily driven by the PM — SURYA GHAR: MUFT BIJLI YOJANA initiative (PM – Surya Ghar). The program significantly boosted capacity additions in the residential segment, contributing nearly 85% of installations during the quarter.
The industrial segment accounted for 12% of the quarter&#8217;s installations. Commercial and government segments accounted for over 2% and almost 1% of capacity additions, respectively, in Q3 2024.
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Rooftop solar capacity additions under the capital expenditure (CAPEX) model accounted for almost 89% of the quarter&#8217;s installations.
Gujarat led the country&#8217;s rooftop solar capacity additions, accounting for almost 42% of the quarter&#8217;s installations. Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh ranked second and third, accounting for 18% and 9% of the capacity installed during the quarter.
In 9M 2024, Gujarat led the rooftop solar installations, accounting for over 38%. Maharashtra and Kerala followed, accounting for almost 16% and 11% respectively.
As of September 2024, India had a cumulative installed rooftop solar capacity of 12.4 GW.
Kerala registered the highest compounded quarterly growth rate of more than 8% between Q3 2023 and Q3 2024.
A comprehensive analysis of net metering policies across all Indian states and Union Territories is also included in the report.
Key Highlights from Mercom India Research&#8217;s Q3 2024 India Rooftop Solar Market Report
<ul>
<li>India added 1.9 GW of rooftop solar in 9M 2024, up 45% YoY</li>
<li>In Q3 2024, 791.1 MW of rooftop solar capacity was added, up 8% QoQ and 84% YoY</li>
<li>Residential consumers contributed to over 85% of the installations in Q3</li>
<li>Cumulative rooftop solar installations reached 12.4 GW as of September 2024</li>
<li>In Q3 2024, 371.1 MW of rooftop solar tenders were issued, down by 30% QoQ and up 211% YoY</li>
<li>The average cost of rooftop solar systems rose by over 2% QoQ and fell 3% YoY</li>
</ul>
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MERCOM INDIA ROOFTOP SOLAR MARKET REPORT Q3 2024 – 1.9 GW INSTALLED IN 9M 2024

In the first nine months (9M) of 2024, India added 4.8 gigawatts (GW) of solar open access capacity, up almost 69% compared to 2.8 GW installed in 9M 2023, according to the Q3 2024 Mercom India Solar Open Access Market Report. The capacity added in the first nine months of 2024 surpassed annual installations witnessed in any of the previous years.
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The availability of low-cost solar module inventory, procured before the reimposition of the Approved List of Models &amp; Manufacturers (ALMM) order, fueled capacity additions in the first half of 2024, leading to record installations in 9M 2024.
In the third quarter (Q3) of calendar year (CY) 2024, India added about 1.1 GW of solar open access capacity, a drop of over 36% from 1.7 GW installed in Q2 2024. Installations dropped 6.5% year-over-year (YoY) compared to over 1.1 GW added in Q3 2023.
Capacity additions during Q3 were hampered by delays in several projects, primarily due to limited transmission infrastructure and challenges in land acquisition. Additional factors, such as delays in grid connectivity approvals and the higher costs of ALMM-enlisted Indian modules compared to imported ones, further contributed to the slowdown.
In Q3 2024, Maharashtra led solar open access capacity additions, accounting for nearly 27% of the quarter’s installation. Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh followed, accounting for almost 24% and over 15% of the projects commissioned.
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The cumulative installed solar open access capacity stood at 17.8 GW as of September 2024.
Karnataka remained the top state for cumulative installations, accounting for about 29% of solar open access capacity at the end of 9M 2024. Maharashtra and Gujarat ranked second and third, accounting for over 14% and 11% of cumulative installations through the end of Q3 2024.
The pipeline of solar open access projects under development and in the pre-construction phase was 24.1 GW as of September 2024. More than 80% of pipeline projects were located in Rajasthan, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu.
A detailed analysis of the solar open access market, retail electricity tariffs, PPA prices, and open access charges and costs for fifteen states have been covered in the report.
Key Highlights from Mercom’s Q3 2024 India Solar Open Access Market Report
<ul>
<li>In 9M 2024, India added 4.8 GW of solar open access capacity, up 69% YoY</li>
<li>In Q3 2024, 1.1 GW of solar open access was added, down 36% QoQ and 6.5% lower YoY </li>
<li>Maharashtra led capacity additions, accounting for nearly 27% of solar open access capacity added in Q3 2024</li>
<li>Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh ranked second and third, contributing to 24% and 15% of the quarter&#8217;s installations</li>
<li>As of September 2024, the cumulative installed solar open access capacity was 17.8 GW</li>
<li>The pipeline of solar open access projects reached 24.1 GW as of September 2024</li>
</ul>
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Q3 2024 MERCOM INDIA SOLAR OPEN ACCESS MARKET REPORT – 4.8 GW INSTALLED IN 9M 2024

In the first nine months (9M) of the calendar year (CY) 2024, solar projects totaling 16.4 GW were added in India, an increase of over 167% compared to 9M 2023. According to Mercom’s Q3 2024 India Solar Market Update, installations topped all previous nine months and annual installations.
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The commissioning of several previously delayed projects contributed to capacity additions in the first nine months of 2024.
In the third quarter (Q3), 3.5 GW of solar capacity was commissioned. Installations dropped almost 28% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) compared to 4.9 GW installed in Q2 2024. Capacity additions grew 78% year-over-year (YoY) from about 2 GW.
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During the quarter, 2.8 GW of large-scale solar capacity was installed, down 34% QoQ from 4.2 GW.
The installations dropped in the third quarter as several projects were affected by delays in grid connectivity, land acquisition, the impact of monsoon on construction activity, and limited availability of modules complying with domestic content requirements (DCR).
Large-scale solar capacity additions were up 77% from 1.6 GW installed in Q3 2023. Solar open access projects accounted for nearly 39% of large-scale solar installations.
As of September 2024, India&#8217;s cumulative installed solar capacity stood at 89.1 GW. Of the total installed capacity, 86% were utility-scale projects, and 14% were rooftop solar. Solar accounted for about 20% of India&#8217;s installed power capacity and over 44% of renewable energy capacity.
India&#8217;s solar module and cell imports rose by 27% QoQ and dropped 19% YoY. The exports were down 55% QoQ and 62% YoY.
Key Highlights from Mercom India Research&#8217;s Q3 2023 India Solar Market Update:
<ul>
<li>India added 3.5 GW of solar capacity in Q3 2024, down by 28% QoQ and up 78% YoY</li>
<li>Solar accounted for more than 73% of new power capacity additions in 9M 2024</li>
<li>Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra led quarterly large-scale solar capacity additions</li>
<li>In 9M 2024, solar projects totaling 16.4 GW were commissioned, a 167% surge YoY</li>
<li>India&#8217;s cumulative installed solar capacity stood at 89.1 GW as of September 2024 </li>
<li>Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Karnataka led the country&#8217;s cumulative large-scale installations </li>
<li>India&#8217;s large-scale solar project pipeline stood at 163 GW, with another 127.2 GW of projects tendered and pending auction</li>
<li>Average large-scale project costs fell 1% QoQ and almost 23% YoY</li>
<li>Tender capacity announced in Q3 2024 was up 52% QoQ and 19% YoY </li>
<li>During the quarter, auction activity fell by 14% QoQ and 17% YoY</li>
</ul>
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Q3 2024 INDIA SOLAR MARKET UPDATE - 3.5 GW INSTALLED IN Q3 2024

Mercom&#8217;s India Solar Market Leaderboard report covers market shares and rankings across the Indian solar supply chain in the first half (1H) of the calendar year (CY) 2024. It provides the most accurate and comprehensive coverage of India&#8217;s solar industry leaders.
The report highlights notable shifts in the market share of solar companies during 1H 2024, a record-setting period for India&#8217;s solar sector driven by the commissioning of several delayed projects, spurred by a substantial decline in module prices.
In 1H 2024, thirty-seven companies entered the top ten rankings across various categories. These companies did not feature among the top ten in the first half of 2023, underscoring a highly competitive solar market with substantial opportunities for growth.
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The report covers:
<ul>
<li>Top Utility-Scale Solar Developers</li>
<li>Top Rooftop Solar Developers</li>
<li>Top Large-Scale Solar EPC Companies</li>
<li>Top Solar Inverter Suppliers</li>
<li>Top Solar Module &amp; Cell Suppliers</li>
<li>Top Solar Module and Cell Manufacturers</li>
<li>Top Solar Module Exporters</li>
<li>Top Solar Tracker Suppliers</li>
<li>Top Solar Module Mounting Structure Suppliers</li>
<li>Top Open Access Solar Developers</li>
<li>Top Robotic Solar Module Cleaning Equipment Suppliers</li>
</ul>
Companies Covered in the report include:
Adani Green Energy | ReNew | O2 power | ACME Solar | NTPC Renewable Energy | Torrent Power | Ayana Renewable Power | Aditya Birla Renewables | Avaada Energy | Azure Power | Tata Power | NLC India Green Energy | Greenko | AMPIN Energy Transition | Juniper Green Energy | Sukhbir Agro Energy (SAEL) | SJVN Green Energy | Tata Power Solar | Roofsol Energy | Havells India | Kalpa Power | Mahindra Solarize | Amplus Solar | Evolve Solar | Orb Energy | Fourth Partner Energy | Ratan Green Energy | CleanMax Enviro Energy | Sunsure Energy | Hinduja Renewables | Candi Solar | Jakson Green | Gensol Engineering | Ashoka Buildcon | InSolare Energy | Amara Raja Infra | Waaree Renewable Technologies | Addwatt Power Solutions | KEC International | LNB Renewable Energy | Sterling and Wilson | Rays Power Infra | BELECTRIC | Sungrow Power Supply | TBEA Energy India | Huawei Technologies| TMEIC | FIMER India | Sineng Electric | Ginlong (Solis) Technologies | Growatt New Energy | NingBo Deye Inverter Technology | SOFAR | SolaX Power | GoodWe | SMA Solar | Hitachi Hi-Rel Power Electronics | Jinko Solar | LONGi Green Energy Technology | Waaree Energies | GCL Systems Integration New Energy | Trina Solar | Adani Solar | Premier Energies | JA Solar | Saatvik Green Energy | Rayzon Solar | Vikram Solar | Emmvee Photovoltaic Power | Insolation Energy | Astronergy New Energy | Lianyungang Shenzhou New Energy | Solarspace Technology | Canadian Solar | Risen Energy | ReneSola | Econess Energy | Shandong Ronma Solar | Honyu Technology | Shandong Ronma Solar | Solar N Plus | Tongwei Solar | Pahal Solar | REC Solar | Dongguan Sunworh Solar | Pixon Energy | Alpex Solar | Senza Solar | Znshine Solar | Citizen Solar | Innovative Solar Solution | First Solar | Aiko Solar | Jetai New Energy | Jiangsu Zhongrun Solar Technology/Solarspace | Anhui Yingfa Deshseng | Guangdong Jinwan Gaojing | DMEGC Magnetics | Goldi Solar | Cosmic PV Power | Future Solar | Jakson Solar | Indosol Solar | Luminous Power Technologies | Credence Solar | Pandit Deendayal Energy University | AatmaNirbhar Solar | Icon Solar-en Power Technologies | GreenBrilliance Renewable Energy | Nyalkaran Energy | Beempow Energy | RenewSys India | HR Solar Solution | Jupiter International | Bharat Heavy Electricals | Euro Multivision | Bharat Electronics | Central Electronics | Arctech | GameChange Solar | Nextracker | Scorpius Tracker | Mahindra Susten | SmartTrak Solar System | L&amp;T Construction | Photon Solar | Ganges Internationale | Deccan Energy | Goodluck India | Strolar Mounting Systems | Raydean Industries | Metalkraft Forming Industries | MTE Structures | ISHKON Industries | SMS Solutions | RPK Green | Guru Fabrications | Purshotam Profiles | SNS Corporation | Bhavita Engineering | Ecoppia | AM Green Energy | Serentica Renewables | Brookfield Energy | Continuum Green Energy | Sembcorp | LEAPTING | Vayu Solar | Airtouch Solar | Aegeus Technologies | Langfang Sol-Bright Photovoltaic Technology | Solar-LIT | Taypro | Solabot Technologies | Skilancer Solar | Restech Technologies (BloKleen Solar) |
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Mercom's India Solar Market Leaderboard 1H 2024: Market Shares and Profiles

In the first half (1H) of calendar year (CY) 2024, India added 11.3 gigawatts (GW) of solar modules and 2 GW of solar cell capacity, according to Mercom India&#8217;s State of Solar PV Manufacturing in India 1H 2024 report.
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Manufacturing capacity additions in 1H 2024 were primarily driven by strong demand, with solar project pipelines totaling 132.7 GW between 2024 and 2026 and the reimposition of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) order from April 2024.
The country&#8217;s cumulative solar module manufacturing capacity reached 77.2 GW, and solar cell manufacturing capacity totaled 7.6 GW as of June 2024.
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Monocrystalline (mono) Passivated Emitter and Rear Cell (PERC) modules accounted for most of the country&#8217;s module production capacity, followed by Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact (TOPCon), polycrystalline, and thin film modules.
Gujarat was the top choice for solar photovoltaic (PV) component manufacturers, accounting for 45% of the country&#8217;s solar modules and 52% of solar cell capacity as of June 2024.
Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan followed, housing 10% and 8% of India&#8217;s module production capacities. Telangana and Himachal Pradesh were the other leading states after Gujarat for solar cell facilities. As of June 2024, 28% of the solar cell facilities in India were in Telangana, and over 10% were in Himachal Pradesh.
Module manufacturing capacity is projected to surpass 172 GW, and cell capacity is expected to reach over 80 GW by 2026.
Various public sector and government entities issued tenders totaling 7.6 GW to procure solar modules in 1H 2024.
In 1H 2024, 13.2 GW of modules were imported, up more than 338% YoY compared to 1H 2023. Over 84% of these solar modules were imported in the first quarter of the year in anticipation of the ALMM order reimposition. India&#8217;s solar cell imports totaled 15.5 GW in 1H 2024, up nearly 152% YoY, with over 46% imported in Q1.
Domestic manufacturers exported over 3 GW of solar modules in 1H 2024, with exports increasing by more than 16% YoY. India&#8217;s solar cell exports reached 148.6 MW in 1H 2024, up by more than 195% YoY from 50.4 MW in 1H 2023.
Key Highlights from the Report:
<ul>
<li>India added 11.3 GW of module capacity and 2 GW of cell capacity in 1H 2024</li>
<li>The top three states for solar module manufacturing were Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan</li>
<li>Gujarat, Telangana, and Himachal Pradesh were the top three states for solar cell manufacturing capacity</li>
<li>In 1H 2024, various government entities issued 7.6 GW of tenders to procure solar modules</li>
<li>India&#8217;s solar PV module and cell imports were up over 338% and almost 152%, respectively</li>
<li>India&#8217;s solar PV module and cell exports were up more than 16% and 195%, respectively</li>
</ul>
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State of Solar PV Manufacturing in India 1H 2024 – 11.3 GW Solar Module Manufacturing Capacity Added in 1H 2024

In the first half (1H) of 2024, the country added 3.6 gigawatts (GW) of solar open access capacity, a 153% increase from the 1.4 GW installed in 1H 2023, according to the Q2 2024 Mercom India Solar Open Access Market Report. The capacity added in the first half of this year surpassed the total annual installations of any previous year.
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In the second quarter (Q2) of calendar year (CY) 2024, India added nearly 1.8 GW of solar open access capacity, down 2.5% from over 1.8 GW in Q1 2024. The installations in Q2 2024 were up 152% year-over-year (YoY) compared to 712.8 megawatts (MW) in Q2 2023.
In Q2 2024, Karnataka led solar open access capacity additions, accounting for over 40% of the quarter&#8217;s installation. The top five states accounted for over 85% of the quarter&#8217;s installations.
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The cumulative installed solar open access capacity stood at 16.3 GW as of June 2024.
Karnataka remained the top state for cumulative installations, accounting for over 30% of solar open access capacity added in the country at the end of 1H 2024. Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu ranked second and third, accounting for almost 14% and 11% of cumulative installations.
The pipeline of solar open access projects under development and in the pre-construction phase was almost 23 GW as of June 2024. More than 81% of pipeline projects were located in Rajasthan, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu.
A detailed analysis of the solar open access market, retail electricity tariffs, PPA prices, and open access charges and costs for fifteen states have been covered in the report.
Key Highlights from Mercom&#8217;s Q2 2024 India Solar Open Access Market Report
<ul>
<li>In 1H 2024, India added 3.6 GW of solar open access capacity, up over 153% YoY</li>
<li>In Q2 2024, 1.8 GW of solar open access was added, a 2.5% QoQ fall and up about 152% YoY</li>
<li>Karnataka was the leading state, accounting for over 40% of capacity additions in Q2 </li>
<li>The top five states accounted for more than 85% of the quarter&#8217;s installations</li>
<li>As of June 2024, the cumulative installed solar open access capacity was 16.3 GW</li>
<li>The top five states comprised over 72% of cumulative solar open access installations as of June 2024</li>
<li>As of June 2024, the pipeline of solar open access projects was almost 23 GW</li>
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Q2 2024 MERCOM INDIA SOLAR OPEN ACCESS MARKET REPORT - 3.6 GW INSTALLED IN 1H 2024

India added 1.1 gigawatts (GW) of rooftop solar capacity in the first half (1H) of calendar year (CY) 2024, the highest 1H installations to date. Installations rose 26% year-over-year (YoY) compared to the 873 MW installed in 1H 2023, according to Mercom India&#8217;s Q2 2024 India Rooftop Solar Market Report.
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In the second quarter (Q2) of 2024, 731 MW of rooftop solar systems were installed, the highest amount of new quarterly capacity and an increase of almost 89% YoY compared to 388 MW in Q2 2023. Installations were up more than 99% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) compared to 367 MW in Q1 2024.
The growth in installations during the first half (1H) and Q2 of 2024 was largely driven by increased residential rooftop solar capacity under the PM—SURYA GHAR: MUFT BIJLI YOJANA (PM—Surya Ghar). Residential solar installations surged by almost 923% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ), making up over 72% of the projects commissioned during the quarter.
The industrial segment accounted for over 23% of the quarter’s installations. Commercial and government segments accounted for 4% and 0.7% of capacity additions, respectively.
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Gujarat, Maharashtra, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu led rooftop solar capacity additions in Q2 2024. The top five states accounted for over 81% of installations in Q2.
As of June 2024, India had a cumulative installed rooftop solar capacity of 11.6 GW.
The top 10 states contributed over 78% of cumulative rooftop solar installations as of June 2024. Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Kerala, and Karnataka remained at the forefront in terms of cumulative installed rooftop solar capacity during the quarter.
In Q2 2024, rooftop solar tenders amounting to 533.6 MW were issued, down nearly 35% from 816.9 MW in Q1 2024 and a 259% jump compared to 148.6 MW in Q2 2023.
The average cost of rooftop solar systems rose by more than 12% QoQ after falling for six straight quarters due to domestic content requirements. The average cost was down nearly 10% YoY.
A comprehensive analysis of net metering policies across all Indian states and Union Territories is also included in the report.
Key Highlights from Mercom India Research&#8217;s Q2 2024 India Rooftop Solar Market Report
<ul>
<li>India added 1.1 GW of rooftop solar in 1H 2024, up almost 26% YoY</li>
<li>In Q2 2024, 731 MW of rooftop solar capacity was added, up over 99% QoQ and 89% YoY </li>
<li>Residential consumers contributed to over 72% of the installations in Q2</li>
<li>Cumulative rooftop solar installations reached 11.6 GW as of June 2024</li>
<li>Gujarat and Maharashtra led quarterly capacity additions and also remained the top states cumulatively</li>
<li>In Q2 2024, 533.6 MW of rooftop solar tenders were issued, down 35% QoQ and up 259% YoY</li>
<li>The average cost of rooftop solar systems rose by over 12% QoQ and fell nearly 10% YoY </li>
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MERCOM INDIA ROOFTOP SOLAR MARKET REPORT Q2 2024 – 731 MW INSTALLED IN Q2 2024

In the first half (1H) of calendar year (CY) 2024, solar projects totaling 14.9 GW were added in India, an increase of over 282% compared to 1H 2023. According to the newly released Q2 2024 India Solar Market Update by Mercom India Research, installations topped all previous half-yearly and annual installations.
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In the second quarter (Q2), 5 GW of solar capacity was commissioned. Installations dropped over 49% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) compared to 9.9 GW installed in Q1 2024. Capacity additions rose 170% year-over-year (YoY) compared to 1.8 GW in Q2 2023.
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Project delays due to grid connectivity and transmission infrastructure issues significantly affected quarterly additions for large-scale solar projects. The reimposition of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) order further impacted the viability and commissioning of several open access projects, contributing to substantial delays during the quarter.
As of June 2024, India&#8217;s cumulative installed solar capacity stood at 87.2 GW. Solar energy accounted for 19.5% of India&#8217;s installed power capacity and over 44% of the total installed renewable energy capacity.
In Q2 2024, 10.7 GW of tenders were announced, a 21.6% decrease from 13.6 GW in Q2 2023. Tender activity dropped 65.2% QoQ compared to 30.7 GW.
During the quarter, 6.7 GW of solar PV projects were auctioned, similar to Q2 2023. Auction activity decreased 73.2% compared to 25.1 GW in Q1 2024.
India&#8217;s large-scale solar project pipeline stood at 146 GW, with another 104 GW of projects tendered and pending auction as of June 2024.
Key Highlights from Mercom India Research&#8217;s Q3 2023 India Solar Market Update:
<ul>
<li>India added 5 GW of solar capacity in Q2 2024, down by 49% QoQ and up 170% YoY</li>
<li>Solar accounted for 71% of new power capacity additions in 1H 2024</li>
<li>Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Karnataka led quarterly large-scale solar capacity additions</li>
<li>In 1H 2024, solar projects totaling 14.9 GW were commissioned, up 282% YoY</li>
<li>India&#8217;s cumulative installed solar capacity stood at 87.2 GW as of June 2024 </li>
<li>Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Karnataka led the country&#8217;s cumulative large-scale installations. </li>
<li>India&#8217;s large-scale solar project pipeline stood at 146 GW, with another 104 GW of projects tendered and pending auction</li>
<li>Average large-scale project costs fell 2% QoQ and almost 26% YoY</li>
<li>Tender announcements in Q2 fell 65.2% QoQ and 21.6% YoY, while auction announcements fell 73.2% QoQ and only marginally YoY</li>
</ul>
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Q2 2024 INDIA SOLAR MARKET UPDATE - 5 GW INSTALLED IN Q2 2024

India had a cumulative installed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacity totaling 219.1 MWh as of March 2024, according to India&#8217;s Energy Storage Landscape report by Mercom India Research. Capacity installations in Q1 2024 totaled 120 MWh (40 MW).
Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems combined with battery energy storage systems (PV + BESS) accounted for 90.6% of the total installed capacity.
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The rapid addition of intermittent renewable energy sources, solar and wind, which accounted for 28.9% of the country&#8217;s electricity capacity as of March 2024,  has significantly impacted grid stability. Policy measures such as deviation settlement mechanism, grid connectivity regulations, and ancillary services regulations are being issued to ensure efficient renewable integration and grid stability. These measures are driving the demand for utility-scale energy storage.
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The highest BESS capacity was installed in Chhattisgarh, accounting for 54.8% of cumulative installed capacity.
The country&#8217;s operational pumped hydro storage capacity totaled 3.3 GW as of March 2024, per  Central Electricity Authority (CEA) data. Nearly 76% of the country&#8217;s operating capacity is in Telangana and West Bengal.
As of March 2024, 1.6 GWh (~1 GW) of standalone BESS, 9.7 GW of renewable energy projects plus energy storage, and 78.1 GW of pumped hydro projects were in various stages of development (60 GW is under survey and investigation, and 18.1 is under development).
The highest capacity of standalone BESS under development was in Rajasthan. Favorable provisions for energy storage capacity development in the state&#8217;s renewable energy policy and annual energy storage obligations (applicable through FY30) have been driving the state&#8217;s demand for energy storage.
To meet the demand for efficient energy utilization from renewable sources, various government agencies have issued tenders totaling 57 GW and auctioned 11.5 GW of energy storage projects, with or without renewable energy capacities, as of March 2024.
India&#8217;s Energy Storage Landscape report provides a detailed account of the landscape of energy storage systems projects in India. The report outlines the status of energy storage installations, key states for energy storage capacity development, tariff trends, the pipeline and installed capacity of standalone BESS projects, renewable energy plus BESS, and pumped storage. This report is valuable in understanding India&#8217;s energy storage market landscape, policies driving capacity additions, and the expansion trajectory.
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India's Energy Storage Landscape - Installed Battery Storage Capacity Reaches 219.1 MWh

In the first quarter (Q1) of the calendar year (CY) 2024, India added over 1.8 gigawatts (GW) of solar open access capacity, a twofold increase from 909.3 megawatts (MW) in Q4 2023, according to the newly released report, Q1 2024 Mercom India Solar Open Access Market Report. Installations increased 152% year-over-year (YoY).
In Q1, solar open access developers benefited from lower Chinese module prices and the suspension of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) order for projects commissioned through March 2024. Many developers had delayed their module procurements until Q4 2023, anticipating lower prices, and subsequently commissioned their projects in Q1 2024, resulting in a sharp rise in installations. Additionally, lower power purchase agreement (PPA) prices, due to reduced project costs, further incentivized consumers to adopt solar open access.
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In Q1 2024, Rajasthan led solar open access capacity additions, accounting for almost 28% of the quarter&#8217;s installation. Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra ranked second and third, accounting for 21% and nearly 12% of capacity additions.
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As of March 2024, the cumulative installed solar open access capacity stood at 14.3 GW.
Karnataka remained the top state for cumulative installations, accounting for nearly 30% of solar open access capacity added in the country as of March 2024. Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu ranked second and third, accounting for 13% and 11% of cumulative installations.
The pipeline of solar open access projects under development and in the pre-construction phase was over 18 GW as of March 2024. Almost 74% of pipeline projects were in Karnataka, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh.
A detailed analysis of the solar open access market, retail electricity tariffs, PPA prices, and open access charges and costs for seventeen states has been covered in the report.
Key Highlights from Mercom India Research&#8217;s Q1 2024 India Solar Open Access Market Report
<ul>
<li>In Q1, 1.8 GW of solar open access was added, up 100% QoQ and 152% YoY</li>
<li>Rajasthan was the leading state, accounting for 28% of capacity additions in Q1 </li>
<li>Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra contributed 21% and 12% to the quarter&#8217;s installations</li>
<li>As of March 2024, cumulative installed solar open access capacity was 14.3 GW</li>
<li>The top five states comprised over 71% of cumulative solar open access installations</li>
<li>As of March 2024, the pipeline of solar open access projects was 18 GW</li>
</ul>
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Q1 2024 MERCOM INDIA SOLAR OPEN ACCESS MARKET REPORT - 1.8 GW INSTALLED IN Q1 2024

India added rooftop solar capacity totaling 367 megawatts (MW) in the first quarter (Q1) of the calendar year (CY) 2024. The installations fell nearly 10% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) from 406 MW and over 24% year-over-year (YoY) from 485 MW, according to Mercom&#8217;s Q1 2024 India Rooftop Solar Market Report
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Capacity additions in the quarter fell as several residential consumers waited to add capacity under PM – SURYA GHAR: MUFT BIJLI YOJANA, which significantly increased the central subsidy for systems between 1 kW and 3 kW. The large number of applications received within a month of the launch of the program led to technical issues in application processing and delayed installations. Additionally, the rise in prices of modules complying with domestic content requirement (DCR) significantly affected the capacity additions under the SURYA Gujarat program, further impacting the quarterly capacity additions.
Installations under the capital expenditure (CAPEX) model accounted for 69% of the capacity additions in the quarter. Capacity additions under the operational expenditure or the renewable energy service company (OPEX/RESCO) model contributed to the rest.
The industrial segment led the quarterly capacity additions, comprising almost 57% of the installations. Commercial, residential, and government segments accounted for around 28%, 14%, and 1.1% of the capacity additions.
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Gujarat, Maharashtra, Haryana, Kerala, and Karnataka led the addition of rooftop solar capacity in the quarter. The top five states accounted for more than 67% of the quarter&#8217;s installations.
As of March 2024, India had a cumulative installed rooftop solar capacity of 10.8 GW.
Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Kerala, and Karnataka continued to be the leading states for cumulative installed rooftop solar capacity until March 2024.
The top 10 states comprised over 77% of the cumulative rooftop solar installations as of March 2024.
The average cost of rooftop solar systems fell for the sixth straight quarter and was down by more than 6% QoQ and nearly 22% YoY.
A comprehensive analysis of net metering policies across all Indian states and Union Territories is also included in the report.
Key Highlights from Mercom India Research&#8217;s Q3 2023 India Rooftop Solar Market Report
<ul>
<li>In Q1 2024, India added 367 MW of rooftop solar capacity, over a 24% drop YoY </li>
<li>Installations under the CAPEX model made up 69% of the quarter&#8217;s installation</li>
<li>Industrial consumers contributed to almost 57% of the installations in Q1 </li>
<li>Cumulative rooftop solar installations reached 10.8 GW as of March 2024</li>
<li>Gujarat and Maharashtra led the quarterly capacity additions and also remained the top states cumulatively</li>
<li>In Q1 2024, rooftop solar tenders totaled almost 817 MW, up 48% QoQ and 141% YoY</li>
<li>The average cost of rooftop solar systems fell 6% QoQ and nearly 22% YoY. </li>
</ul>
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MERCOM INDIA ROOFTOP SOLAR MARKET REPORT Q1 2024 – 367 MW INSTALLED IN Q1 2024

India installed over 10 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity in the first quarter (Q1) of calendar year (CY) 2024, the highest amount to date for a quarter. Solar capacity additions rose 400% year-over-year (YoY) compared to over 2 GW installed in Q1 2023, according to the Q1 2024 India Solar Market Update Report by Mercom India Research
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Solar capacity additions were up 414% compared to nearly 2 GW added in Q4 2023.
Large-scale solar accounted for 9.7 GW, including 1.8 GW of open access solar projects. Solar capacity additions for large-scale projects rose 524% QoQ and 534% YoY.
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In Q1 2024, solar project installations surged due to various factors, including the commissioning of projects that were delayed from earlier quarters. Developers capitalized on falling module prices, suspension of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) order, and grid approvals of solar projects previously hindered by the habitat of the Great Indian Bustard (GIB).
Rajasthan and Gujarat led large-scale solar installations in the quarter, accounting for 38% and 35% of the capacity additions. Madhya Pradesh ranked third, with 8%.
The average cost of large-scale solar projects fell 7% QoQ and 28% YoY, significantly improving the internal rate of return on these projects.
As of March 2024, India&#8217;s cumulative installed solar capacity stood at 82 GW.
Rajasthan had the highest cumulative installed large-scale solar capacity, accounting for 29% of the country&#8217;s total installations until March 2024. Gujarat and Karnataka followed with 14% each.
India&#8217;s large-scale solar project pipeline stood at 143 GW, with another 93 GW of projects tendered and pending auction at the end of Q1 2024.
Key Highlights from Mercom India Research&#8217;s Q3 2023 India Solar Market Update:
<ul>
<li>India added over 10 GW of solar capacity in Q1 2024, up 414% QoQ and 400% YoY</li>
<li>Solar accounted for 66% of new power capacity additions in Q1 2024 </li>
<li>Large-scale solar accounted for 96% of the quarterly installations, while rooftop solar contributed the rest</li>
<li>Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh led the quarterly large-scale solar capacity additions</li>
<li>India&#8217;s cumulative installed solar capacity stood at 82 GW as of March 2024. </li>
<li>India&#8217;s large-scale solar project pipeline stood at 143 GW, with another 93 GW of projects tendered and pending auction</li>
<li>In Q1 2024, tenders totaling 30.7 GW were announced, up 92% QoQ and 122% YoY</li>
<li>Solar projects amounting to 25 GW were auctioned in Q1 2024, up 229% QoQ and 2,957% YoY</li>
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Q1 2024 INDIA SOLAR MARKET UPDATE - 10 GW INSTALLED IN Q1 2024

Mercom&#8217;s India Solar Market Leaderboard report covers market shares and rankings across the Indian solar supply chain in the calendar year (CY) 2023. It provides the most accurate and comprehensive coverage of India&#8217;s solar industry leaders.
The report highlights significant changes in the market share of solar companies in a year heavily impacted by the extension of several large-scale solar and wind-solar hybrid projects and the delays caused by the lack of transmission and land. Several new companies have made it to the top ten list for the first time, reflecting a dynamic solar market with significant market opportunities.
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The report covers:
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<li>Top Utility-Scale Project Developers</li>
<li>Top Rooftop Solar Installers</li>
<li>Top Utility-Scale Solar EPC Companies</li>
<li>Top Solar Inverter Suppliers</li>
<li>Top Cell and Module Suppliers</li>
<li>Top Cell and Module Manufacturers</li>
<li>Top Open Access Solar Developers</li>
<li>Top Solar Tracker Suppliers</li>
<li>Top Solar Module Mounting Structure Suppliers</li>
<li>Top Robotic Solar Module Cleaning System Suppliers</li>
</ul>
Companies Covered in the report include:
Adani Green Energy | NTPC Renewable Energy | ReNew | Tata Power Company | ACME Solar | Avaada Energy | NLC India Green Energy | Sprng Energy | Ayana Renewable Power | Azure Power | UPC Renewables | Gujarat State Electricity Corporation | Rising Sun Energy (Yinson Holdings) | SJVN | Aditya Birla Renewables | Refex Group | Tata Power Solar | Fourth Partner Energy | Amplus Solar | CleanMax Enviro Energy | Roofsol Energy | Mahindra Solarize | Sunsure Energy | Gensol Engineering | Orb Energy | Havells India | SUNKIND | Ratan Green Energy Services | Hartek Solar | Candi Solar | Enerparc Energy | Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy | L&amp;T Construction | Vikram Solar | Rays Power Infra | Bharat Heavy Electricals | Waaree Renewable Technologies | Jakson Green | Essens Renewable | Oriano | Prozeal Green Energy | Solarworld Energy Solutions | KPI Green Energy | Addwatt Power Solutions | Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy | Mahindra Susten | Sungrow Power Supply | FIMER India | Sineng Electric | Huawei Technologies | TBEA Energy India | TMEIC | Ginlong (Solis) Technologies | Growatt New Energy | GoodWe | Hitachi Hi-Rel Power Electronics | SOFAR | NingBo Deye Inverter Technology | SolaX Power | Jinko Solar | LONGi Green Energy Technology | Trina Solar | JA Solar | Adani Solar | Waaree Energies | Canadian Solar | Risen Energy | ReneSola | Premier Energies | Saatvik Green Energy | Znshine Solar | Rayzon Solar | Goldi Solar | Gautam Solar | Emmvee Photovoltaic Power | Jakson Engineers | Econess Energy | SolarSpace | Lianyungang Shenzhou New Energy | CECCP Solar Energy | Jinneng Clean Energy Technology | First Solar | Canadian Solar | REC Solar | Aiko Solar | T.S Solar Energy | Tongwei Solar | Anhui Yingfa Desheng Technology | Lishui Zhanxin Import and Export | Guangdong Jinwan Gaojing Solar Energy Technology | Imperial Star Solar | Solar Long PV-Tech Cambodia | First Solar Power India | RenewSys India | Grew Energy | Pahal Solar | BVG Clean Energy | IB Solar | Insolation Energy | Australian Premium Solar | Novasys Geenergy | Icon Solar-en Power Technologies | Solarium Green Energy | Senza Solar | Cosmic PV Power | Aditi Solar | Panasonic Life Solutions | Powermax Energies | Jupiter International | Surana Solar | Euro Multivision | Bharat Electronics | Central Electronics | Arctech | GameChange Solar | Nextracker | Scorpius Trackers | SmartTrak Solar Systems | Photon Solar | Ganges Internationale | Deccan Energy | Purshotam Profiles | Goodluck India | SNS Corporation | Strolar Mounting Systems | Metalkraft Forming Industries | Bhavita Engineering | Raydean Industries | MTE Structures | ISHKON Industries | AmpIn Energy Transitions | O2 Power | Continuum Green Energy | Radiance Renewables | Velan Infra Project | Aegeus Technologies | Langfang Sol-Bright Photovoltaic Technology | Solabot Technologies | Airtouch Solar | Ecoppia | Skilancer Solar | LEAPTING | Vayu Solar | Photom Technologies | Restech Technologies (BloKleen Solar) | Solavio Labs
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Mercom's India Solar Market Leaderboard 2024: Market Shares and Profiles

In calendar year (CY) 2023, the country added 20.8 gigawatts (GW) of solar modules and 3.2 GW of solar cell capacity, according to Mercom India&#8217;s State of Solar PV Manufacturing in India 2024 report.
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Manufacturing capacity additions in 2023 were primarily driven by the anticipated reimposition of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) order starting in April 2024, as well as potential export opportunities.
The country&#8217;s cumulative solar module manufacturing capacity reached 64.5 GW, and solar cell manufacturing capacity totaled 5.8 GW as of December 2023.
The top 10 manufacturers accounted for 62% of the module and 100% of cell production capacity as of December 2023.
About 60% of the installed module manufacturing capacity was equipped to manufacture solar modules in M10 and G12 wafer sizes. Only 22.2 GW of the total module production capacity was enlisted under the ALMM order per the updated List–I issued by MNRE as of January 2024.
Monocrystalline modules accounted for 67.5% of the country&#8217;s module production capacity, followed by polycrystalline, Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact (TOPCon), and thin film modules.
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Gujarat led the country&#8217;s photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing capacity, accounting for 46.1% of solar modules. Telangana accounted for 39% of annual solar cell production capacity, the highest in the country as of December 2023.
Module manufacturing capacity is projected to surpass 150 GW, and cell capacity is expected to reach over 75 GW by 2026.
Based on the current pipeline, monocrystalline modules are anticipated to represent 59.7% of the annual module production capacity and 50.5% of the cell production capacity by 2026, followed by TOPCon, Heterojunction (HJT), and other technologies.
Various public sector and government entities issued tenders totaling 9.7 GW to procure solar modules in 2023, up 275.6% YoY.
India imported 16.2 GW of modules, the highest in a year, up 158% YoY from 10.3 GW in 2022. Domestic manufacturers exported 4.8 GW of solar modules in 2023, up 204% compared to 1.6 GW in 2022.
India imported 15.6 GW of solar cells in CY 2023, up 169% YoY from 5.8 GW. India&#8217;s solar cell exports reached 286.3 MW in 2023, up 2,765% from 10 MW in 2022.
Key Highlights from Mercom India Research&#8217;s State of Solar PV Manufacturing in India 2023 Report:
<ul>
<li>India added 20.8 GW of module capacity and 3.2 GW of cell capacity in CY 2023</li>
<li>The country&#8217;s solar module and cell capacity is expected to exceed over 150 GW and 75 GW by 2026</li>
<li>The top three states for solar module manufacturing were Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu</li>
<li>Telangana, Gujarat, and Himachal Pradesh were the top three states for solar cell manufacturing capacity</li>
<li>In 2023, various public sector and government entities issued 9.7 GW of tenders to procure solar modules</li>
<li>India&#8217;s solar PV module and cell imports were up 158% and 169%, respectively</li>
<li>India&#8217;s solar PV module and cell exports were up 204% and 2,765%, respectively</li>
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State of Solar PV Manufacturing in India 2024 – 20.8 GW Added In 2023

In calendar (CY) 2023, India added 3.2 gigawatts (GW) of solar open access capacity, an increase of 5.7% compared to the 3 GW installed in 2022, a record for annual installations, according to 2023 Q4 &amp; Annual Mercom India Solar Open Access Market Report.
The extension of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) order until March 2024 and falling module prices spurred commercial and industrial (C&amp;I) consumers to commission pending projects and sign new PPAs. Declining system costs, favorable policies, and the Green Energy Open Access Rules in several states fueled solar installations through the open access market in 2023.
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Karnataka led all states and accounted for 27.9% of open access solar capacity in 2023. Gujarat and Maharashtra followed with 16.4% and 16.2% share of annual installations, respectively. The top five states accounted for 84.1% of the total installations in the year.
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India added 831.2 MW of open access solar in Q4 2023, a 22.8% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) drop, but up 6.2% year-over-year (YoY) compared to 782.5 MW in Q4 2022.
While lower PPA prices resulted in higher capacity additions YoY, installations dropped QoQ as several developers completed their projects in Q3 and signed new PPAs in Q4, which are expected to increase capacity additions in the upcoming quarters.
In Q4 2023, Tamil Nadu led all states, accounting for 24.8% of total open access solar installations. Rajasthan ranked second and Karnataka third with a 23.3% and 15.8% share of total capacity additions in Q4, respectively.
The top five states accounted for 83.6% of solar open access installations in Q4 2023.
A detailed analysis of the solar open access market, retail electricity tariffs, and open access charges and costs for seventeen states has been covered in the report.
The average PPA prices, net landed cost, banking regulations, short-term transactions, and open access policies and regulations released in Q4 2023 are also featured in the report.
Key Highlights from Mercom India Research&#8217;s Q4 2023 India Solar Open Access Market Report
<ul>
<li>India added over 3.2 GW open access solar in CY 2023, up 5.7% from the 3 GW installed in 2022</li>
<li>Karnataka led all states, contributing 27.9% of new open access solar capacity in 2023</li>
<li>India added 831.2 MW of open access solar in Q4 2023, a 22.8% QoQ drop from 1,077 MW installed in Q3 2023</li>
<li>The total installed solar capacity in the open access segment stood at 12.2 GW as of December 2023</li>
<li>13.9 GW of open access solar projects were in the development pipeline at the end of CY 2023</li>
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2023 Q4 AND ANNUAL MERCOM INDIA SOLAR OPEN ACCESS MARKET REPORT – 3.2 GW INSTALLED IN 2023

In calendar year (CY) 2023, India added 1.7 gigawatts (GW) of rooftop solar, up 3.7% compared to 1.6 GW installed in 2022, according to Mercom India Research&#8217;s ‘2023 Q4 &amp; Annual Mercom India Rooftop Solar Market Report&#8217;.
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The residential segment primarily drove capacity additions in 2023. However, the growth was marginal as several commercial and industrial (C&amp;I) consumers waited for module prices to stabilize to lower their capital investments.
The residential segment accounted for over half of the capacity additions in 2023, followed by C&amp;I segments.
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In the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2023, 406 megawatts (MW) of rooftop solar was added, a 5.8% drop quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) from 431 MW in Q3 2023. Installations were down 15.9 % year-over-year (YoY) compared to 483 MW in Q4 2022.
The average cost of rooftop solar systems fell for the fifth straight quarter. In Q4 2023, the average rooftop solar system costs fell 10% QoQ and 21.6% YoY.
India&#8217;s cumulative rooftop solar installations reached 10.5 GW at the end of Q4 2023.
Gujarat continued to be the leading state, accounting for 27.3% of cumulative solar rooftop installations, followed by Maharashtra and Rajasthan, with 13.3% and 8.1%, respectively.
The top 10 states accounted for 77.3% of cumulative rooftop solar installations as of December 2023.
A comprehensive analysis of net metering policies across all Indian states and Union Territories is also included in the report.
Key Highlights from the 2023 Q4 &amp; Annual Mercom India Rooftop Solar Market Report
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<li style="list-style-type: none;">
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<li>In 2023, India added 1.7 GW of rooftop solar capacity, up 3.7% YoY</li>
<li>Residential consumers accounted for 50.5% of the capacity additions in 2023, followed by C&amp;I</li>
<li>In Q4 2023, India added 406 MW of rooftop solar capacity, down 5.8% QoQ and 15.9% YoY</li>
<li>In Q4 2023, average rooftop solar system costs fell 10% QoQ and 21.6% YoY</li>
<li>Cumulative rooftop solar installations reached 10.5 GW as of December 2023</li>
<li>Gujarat was the top state cumulative rooftop solar installations, followed by Maharashtra and Rajasthan</li>
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2023 Q4 AND ANNUAL MERCOM INDIA ROOFTOP SOLAR MARKET REPORT – 1.7 GW INSTALLED IN 2023

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India installed 7.5 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity in the calendar year (CY) 2023, a 44.1% decrease year-over-year (YoY) from 13.4 GW installed in CY 2022, according to recently released Q4 &amp; Annual 2023 India Solar Market Update by Mercom India Research.
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In 2023, large-scale solar installations fell 50.8% YoY to 5.8 GW from 11.7 GW in 2022. Large-scale solar accounted for 77.2% of the annual capacity additions, and rooftop solar contributed 22.8%. In Q4 2023, India added 1.8 GW of solar capacity, a 6.6% drop from 1.9 GW installed in Q3 2023. Installations fell 41.3% from. 3.1 GW in Q4 2022. Large-scale solar projects contributed 77.4% to the quarter&#8217;s capacity additions, and rooftop solar 22.6%.
As of December 2023, the cumulative installed solar capacity stood at 72 GW.
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Delayed large-scale projects auctioned by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), NHPC, NTPC, and Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), which were granted extensions between December 2022 and June 2023, would likely contribute significantly to capacity additions in 2024, raising the annual installation numbers.
Average large-scale solar system costs dropped through 2023. Q4 2023 recorded the lowest-ever quarterly average project cost since the onset of large-scale solar capacity additions in the country. Average large-scale system costs in Q4 2023 fell 14.3% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) and 26.6% YoY.
Rajasthan, Karnataka, and Gujarat were the top three states for cumulative large-scale solar capacity, accounting for 54.8% of installations in the country as of December 2023.
Key Highlights from Mercom India Research’s Q4 &amp; Annual 2023 India Solar Market Update:
<ul>
<li>India added 7.5 GW of solar in CY 2023, a 44.1% drop from 13.4 GW installed in CY 2022 </li>
<li>In Q4 2023, India added 1.8 GW of solar, down 6.6% QoQ and 41.3% YoY</li>
<li>The cumulative installed solar capacity in India reached nearly 72 GW as of December 2023</li>
<li>India&#8217;s large-scale solar project pipeline stood at 105.3 GW, with another 70.6 GW of projects tendered and pending auction</li>
<li>Rajasthan, Karnataka, and Gujarat were the top three states for cumulative large-scale solar installations </li>
<li>Solar accounted for 48.5% of new power capacity additions in 2023 </li>
<li>Renewable energy sources accounted for 68.2% of new power capacity added in 2023</li>
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2023 Q4 AND ANNUAL INDIA SOLAR MARKET UPDATE - 1.8 GW INSTALLED IN Q4 2023

In the third quarter (Q3) of the calendar year (CY) 2023, India added 907 megawatts (MW) of solar open access. The installations rose 36.1% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) compared to 666 MW in Q2 2023. Installations were up 20.6% year-over-year (YoY) compared to 752 MW installed in Q3 2022, according to the newly released Q3 2023 Mercom India Solar Open Access Market Report.
In the first nine months (9M) of CY 2023, India added 2.2 GW of open access solar, down 7.3% compared to 2.3 GW installed in 9M 2022.
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As of September 2023, the country&#8217;s cumulative installed open access solar capacity was 11 GW. The top five states contributed 72.8% of the cumulative open access solar installations.
India had 12.5 GW of open access solar projects under various stages of development at the end of Q3 2023.
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&#8220;The drop in solar project costs attracted consumer attention this quarter. Power purchase agreements that were on the back burner are now being signed. Emphasis on greening products and services has gained momentum in large and medium-scale enterprises and is pushing the growth of green energy open access market,&#8221; commented Priya Sanjay, Managing Director at Mercom India.
Maharashtra led the open access solar capacity additions in Q3 2023, with 26.5%, followed by Karnataka (20.3%) and Tamil Nadu (19.5%). The top five states accounted for 88.5% of the quarter&#8217;s installations.
Karnataka remained the top state, accounting for 33.3% of the cumulative solar open access capacity at the end of 9M 2023. The top five states contributed 72.8% of the cumulative open access solar installations.
According to the report, Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) trading in the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) was up 59% compared to the previous quarter. The volume traded in the Green Term Ahead Market (G-TAM) on IEX increased 55% QoQ.
A detailed analysis of the solar open access business overview, retail electricity tariffs, and open access charges and costs for seventeen states has been covered in the report.
The report also highlights the views and opinions of the top open access installers nationwide during the quarter.
Key Highlights from Mercom India Research&#8217;s Q3 2023 India Solar Open Access Market Report
<ul>
<li>India added 907 MW of open access solar capacity in Q3 2023, up 36.1% QoQ and 20.6% YoY</li>
<li>Maharashtra added the highest open access solar capacity in Q3 2023</li>
<li>The top five states accounted for 88.5% of open access solar installations in the quarter</li>
<li>Open access solar installations in 9M 2023 totaled 2.2 GW, down nearly 7.3% YoY</li>
<li>As of September 2023, the cumulative installed open access solar capacity was 11 GW</li>
<li>12.5 GW of open access solar projects were in the development pipeline at the end of 9M 2023</li>
</ul>
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Q3 2023 MERCOM INDIA SOLAR OPEN ACCESS MARKET REPORT – 907 MW INSTALLED IN Q3 2023

In the third quarter (Q3) of calendar year (CY) 2023, 431 megawatts (MW) of rooftop solar capacity was added. Installations were up 11.4% compared to 388 MW in Q2 2023. Year-over-year (YoY), installations increased by 34.7% from 320 MW, according to the newly released report by Mercom India Research: Q3 2023 Mercom India Rooftop Solar Market Report.
In the quarter, the majority of installations were in the residential segment, followed by the commercial and industrial (C&amp;I) market segments.
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In the first nine months (9M) of 2023, 1.3 GW of solar rooftop capacity was added, an 11.8% growth compared to 1.2 GW in 9M 2022. 
India&#8217;s cumulative rooftop solar capacity reached 10.1 gigawatts (GW) at the end of Q3 2023.
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&#8220;We are starting to see a surge in momentum in rooftop installations. The significant drop in module prices has reached a turning point, sparking increased procurement activities that offer attractive returns for rooftop solar investments. We foresee two very robust quarters coming up,&#8221; said Raj Prabhu, CEO of Mercom Capital Group.
Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Kerala were the top three states for solar capacity additions in Q3 2023, accounting for more than 81% of the total.
Gujarat continued to lead in rooftop solar installations, contributing to 26.7% of the cumulative installations, followed by Maharashtra (13.5%) and Rajasthan (8.3%). The top 10 states accounted for around 77% of the cumulative rooftop solar installations as of September 2023.
Comprehensive details of net metering policies across all Indian states and Union Territories are also included in the report.
Key Highlights from Mercom India Research&#8217;s Q3 2023 India Rooftop Solar Market Report
<ul>
<li>In Q3 2023, India added 431 MW of rooftop solar capacity</li>
<li>Residential consumers accounted for 43%, industrial consumers 19%, and commercial consumers 37% of the quarterly capacity additions</li>
<li>In 9M 2023, 1.3 GW of solar rooftop capacity was added, up nearly 12% YoY</li>
<li>Cumulative rooftop solar installations reached over 10 GW as of September 2023</li>
<li>The top 10 states accounted for 77% of cumulative installed rooftop solar capacity</li>
<li>Gujarat was the leading state for cumulative rooftop solar installations, followed by Maharashtra and Rajasthan</li>
<li>Rooftop solar system costs dropped 5.1% QoQ and 13.4% YoY</li>
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MERCOM INDIA ROOFTOP SOLAR MARKET REPORT Q3 2023 – 431 MW INSTALLED IN Q3 2023

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During the first nine months (9M) of 2023, 5.6 GW of solar was installed in India. Solar capacity additions fell nearly 47% compared to 10.5 GW installed in 9M 2022, according to the newly released Q3 2023 India Solar Market Update by Mercom India Research. Utility-scale installations dropped more than 54% year-over-year (YoY) to 4.2 GW.
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In Q3 2023, India added 1.9 GW of solar capacity. The installations increased almost 6% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) but dropped nearly 34% YoY. The country&#8217;s cumulative installed solar capacity, including total rooftop solar installations, surpassed 69 GW as of September 2023.
Large-scale solar projects accounted for nearly 77% of capacity additions in Q3 2023, with rooftop solar making up the rest (23%). Over 1.4 GW of large-scale solar was added in the quarter, up 4.1% QoQ but down nearly 43% YoY.
The country&#8217;s utility-scale solar development pipeline stood at nearly 77 GW as of September 2023, and over 68 GW of projects tendered were pending auction at the end of Q3 2023.
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Extensions granted to several large-scale solar and hybrid power projects and those facing delays due to land and transmission issues primarily affected installations in 9M 2023. The challenges in securing transmission connectivity increased further with the change in project timelines considered for the grant of connectivity under the amended GNA regulations. During Q3, the project developers also lacked clarity on application procedures under the amended regulations for long-term access to transmission networks. However, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission issued clarifications towards the quarter&#8217;s end, which is expected to ease the process over the next few quarters. Several projects stuck in the habitat of the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) are still waiting for the Supreme Court order to receive transmission connectivity.
In Q3 2023, Gujarat led all states, accounting for over 24% of large-scale solar installations. Karnataka and Maharashtra followed, accounting for more than 19% and nearly 18% of quarterly capacity additions.
Rajasthan remained the leading state for cumulative large-scale solar installations, adding nearly 17 GW at the end of Q3 2023, accounting for over 28%. Karnataka and Gujarat came in next with almost 16% and 11% share, respectively.
Average large-scale solar project costs fell 4.9% QoQ and 13.4% YoY. Project costs have decreased for three quarters in a row beginning in Q1 2023 after rising for ten consecutive quarters.
In 9M 2023, India added over 12 GW of new power capacity, with solar accounting for nearly 46% of the total.
Key Highlights from Mercom India Research&#8217;s Q3 2023 India Solar Market Update:
<ul>
<li>In 9M 2023, India added 5.6 GW of solar capacity, an almost 47% drop YoY. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>In Q3 2023, 1.9 GW of solar was installed, a nearly 6% increase QoQ and 34% drop YoY.</li>
<li>Large-scale solar installations accounted for almost 77%, and rooftop solar accounted for 23%.</li>
<li>In Q3 2023, Gujarat was the top state for large-scale solar installations, followed by Karnataka.</li>
<li>Cumulative installed solar capacity surpassed 69 GW as of September 2023. </li>
<li>The utility-scale project development pipeline stood at almost 77 GW as of September 2023.</li>
<li>Solar accounted for nearly 46% of new power capacity added in 9M 2023.</li>
</ul>
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Q3 2023 INDIA SOLAR MARKET UPDATE - 1.9 GW INSTALLED IN Q3 2023

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Mercom India’s  Solar Market Leaderboard 1H 2023 report covers market share and rankings across the Indian solar supply chain in the first half (1H) of the calendar year 2023. It provides the most accurate and comprehensive coverage of India’s solar industry leaders.
The report underscores notable shifts in market share across ten categories compared to the previous year and provides a clear view of which companies are surging and who fell behind. Several Indian companies have made it to the top ten list for the first time, and the leaders continue to change in a market with significant opportunities for growth.
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The report covers:
<ul>
<li>Top Utility-Scale Project Developers</li>
<li>Top Rooftop Solar Developers</li>
<li>Top Large-scale EPC Companies</li>
<li>Top Central Inverter Suppliers</li>
<li>Top String Inverter Suppliers</li>
<li>Top Solar Module and Cell Suppliers</li>
<li>Top Solar Module and Cell Manufacturers</li>
<li>Top Solar Module Exporters</li>
<li>Top Solar Tracker Suppliers</li>
<li>Top Solar Module Mounting Structure Suppliers</li>
<li>Top Open Access Project Developers</li>
<li>Top Robotic Module Cleaning System Suppliers</li>
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Companies Covered in the Report Include:
Adani Green Energy | NTPC Renewable Energy | Azure Power | ReNew | Tata Power Renewables | Greenko | ACME Solar | Avaada Energy | NLC India Green Energy | Hero Future Energies | UPC Renewables | Sprng Energy | Aditya Birla Renewables | Solarpack | Gujarat State Electricity Corporation | GRE Renew Enertech | SJVN | Ayana Renewable Power | O2 Power | Tata Power Solar | Fourth Partner Energy | Amplus Solar | Sunsure Energy | Prozeal Green Energy | Radiance Renewables | Orb Energy | SunSource Energy | Cleantech Solar | U-Solar Clean Energy Solutions | Havells India | Enerparc Energy | Hartek Solar | Ratan Green Energy Services | Roofsol Energy | Mahindra Solarize | Kalpa Power | Sterling and Wilson | L&amp;T Construction | Vikram Solar | Rays Power Infra | Bharat Heavy Electricals | Jakson Solar | Essens Renewables (BELECTRIC) | Waaree Renewable Technologies | Refex Renewables &amp; Infrastructure | Opera Energy | InSolare Energy | KPI Green Energy | Addwatt Power Solutions | Everrenew | Universal MEP Projects &amp; Engineering Services (Voltas) | Mahindra Susten | Sungrow Power Supply | FIMER India | Sineng Electric | Huawei | Toshiba Mitsubishi-Electric Industrial Systems (TMEIC) | SMA Solar | Ginlong (Solis) Technologies | Growatt New Energy | Hitachi Hi-Rel Power Electronics | GoodWe | SOFAR Solar | NingBo Deye Inverter Technology | SolaX Power | Fox ESS | LONGi Solar | Jinko Solar | Trina Solar | JA Solar | Adani Solar | Waaree Energies | Canadian Solar | Vikram Solar | Risen Energy | Znshine Solar | Premier Energies | Saatvik Green Energy | Rayzon Solar | ReneSola | First Solar | Gautam Solar | Icon Solar-En Power | Senza Solar | Apex Exports | Insolation Energy | Pahal Solar | REC Solar | Jiangsu Huaheng New Energy | Aiko Solar Energy Technology | Tongwei Solar | Solar Long PV Tech | Green Power Energy Technology | Imperial Star Solar | Anhui Yingfa Deshseng Technology | Lishui Zhanxin Import &amp; Export | T.S Solar Energy | RenewSys India | Goldi Solar | Emmvee Photovoltaic Power | Jupiter International | Surana Solar | Euro Multivision | Central Electronics | Arctech | NEXTracker | Scorpius Trackers | SmartTrak Solar Systems | Photon Solar | Ganges Internationale | Deccan Rays Solar &amp; Energy Projects | Petawatts Solar Solutions | ASUN Trackers | Purshotam Profiles | Goodluck India | SNS Corporation | Strolar Mounting Systems | Metalkraft Forming Industries | Bhavita Engineering | Voltas | Raydean Industries | ISHKON Industries | Solar Mounting System Solutions | Patny Systems | Cleanmax Enviro Energy | Hinduja Renewables Energy | Vibrant Energy | JSW Energy | AmpIn Energy Transition | Swelect Energy | Aegeus Technologies | Langfang Sol-Bright Photovoltaic Technology | Solabot Technologies | Ecoppia | Airtouch Solar | Skilancer Solar | Vayu Solar | Photom Technologies | BloKleen Solar | Exosolar | LEAPTING | Fabtru Innovation
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Mercom's India Solar Market Leaderboard 1H 2023: Market Shares and Profiles

In the second quarter (Q2) of the calendar year (CY) 2023, India added 712 megawatts (MW) of solar open access. The installations were up almost 24% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) compared to 577 MW installed in Q1 2023. Year-over-year (YoY) installations fell by 3.6% compared to 739 MW installed in Q2 2022, according to the newly released Q2 2023 Mercom India Solar Open Access Market Report.
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In the first half (1H) of CY 2023, India added 1.3 GW of open access solar, down almost 18% compared to 1.6 GW installed in 1H 2022.
As of June 2023, the country&#8217;s cumulative installed open access solar capacity was 9.8 GW.
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Karnataka remained the top state, accounting for over 34% of the cumulative solar open access capacity. The top five states contributed almost 73% of the cumulative open access solar installations.
India had 9.2 GW of open access solar projects under various stages of development at the end of Q2 2023.
&#8220;The green energy open access regulation has been a major enabler for increased solar capacity addition under open access, even with the lack of uniform rules in states being a challenge. Hybrid power projects with a combination of solar, wind, and even energy storage are proving to be sound investments for corporates&#8221; commented Priya Sanjay, Managing Director at Mercom India.
Karnataka was the top energy seller, and Maharashtra was the leading Green Day Ahead Market (G-DAM) procurer.
According to the report, Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) trading in the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) dropped by almost 47% compared to the previous quarter. The volume traded in the Green Term Ahead Market (G-TAM) on the IEX fell nearly 20% QoQ.
The average PPA prices, net landed costs, and open access policies and regulations released in Q2 2023 are featured in the report, along with a detailed analysis of the solar open access business overview, retail electricity tariffs, and open access charges and costs for seventeen states.
The report also highlights the views and opinions of the top open access installers nationwide during the quarter.
Key Highlights from Mercom India Research&#8217;s Q2 2023 India Solar Open Access Market Report 
<ul>
<li>India added 712 MW of open access solar capacity in Q2 2023, up almost 24% QoQ and down 3.6% YoY </li>
<li>Gujarat added the highest open access solar capacity in Q2 2023 </li>
<li>The top five states accounted for over 96% of open access solar installations in the quarter </li>
<li>Open access solar installations in 1H 2023 totaled 1.3 GW, down nearly 18% YoY </li>
<li>As of June 2023, the cumulative installed open access solar capacity was 9.8 GW </li>
<li>2 GW of open access solar projects were in the development pipeline at the end of 1H 2023 </li>
</ul>
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Q2 2023 MERCOM INDIA SOLAR OPEN ACCESS MARKET REPORT – 712 MW INSTALLED IN Q2 2023

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In the second quarter (Q2) of the calendar year (CY) 2023, India added 387 megawatts (MW) of rooftop solar capacity, accounting for almost 23% of total solar installations. Rooftop solar installations fell 20% compared to 485 MW in Q1 2023. Year-over-year (YoY), installations dropped 0.5%, according to the newly released report by Mercom India Research: Q2 2023 Mercom India Rooftop Solar Market Report.
During the quarter, capacity additions by residential consumers accounted for 54%, industrial consumers 25%, and commercial consumers 21%.
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In the first half of 2023, 872 MW of solar rooftop capacity was added, a 3.2% increase YoY compared to 845 MW in 1H 2022.
India&#8217;s cumulative rooftop solar capacity reached 9.6 gigawatts (GW) at the end of Q2 2023.
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&#8220;Rooftop solar did not meet expectations in the first half of the year, even with falling component prices and growing demand. We could see a much stronger second half as installers holding out for better margins start ramping up installations and fulfilling demand at a much quicker pace,&#8221; said Raj Prabhu, CEO of Mercom Capital Group.
Gujarat, Kerala, and Maharashtra added the most rooftop solar capacity in Q2 2023, accounting for nearly 73% of capacity additions.
Gujarat continued to lead in rooftop solar installations, contributing to 26% of the cumulative installations, followed by Maharashtra and Rajasthan. The top 10 states accounted for 76% of cumulative rooftop solar installations as of June 2023.
Comprehensive details of net metering policies across all Indian states and Union Territories are also included in the report.
Key Highlights from Mercom India Research&#8217;s Q2 2023 India Rooftop Solar Market Report 
<ul>
<li>In Q2 2023, India added 387 MW of rooftop solar capacity</li>
<li>Residential consumers accounted for 54%, industrial consumers 25%, and commercial consumers 21% of the quarterly capacity additions</li>
<li>In 1H 2023, the country added 872 MW of solar rooftop capacity, a 3.2% increase YoY</li>
<li>Cumulative rooftop solar installations reached 9.6 GW as of June 2023</li>
<li>The top 10 states accounted for 76% of cumulative rooftop solar capacity</li>
<li>Gujarat was the leading state for cumulative rooftop solar installations, followed by Maharashtra and Rajasthan</li>
<li>Rooftop solar system costs dropped 2.7% QoQ and 4.2% YoY</li>
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MERCOM INDIA ROOFTOP SOLAR MARKET REPORT Q2 2023 – 387 MW INSTALLED IN Q2 2023

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India added 1.7 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity in the second quarter of Q2 2023. Installations dropped nearly 10% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) compared to 1.9 GW installed in Q1 2023. Capacity additions fell almost 58% year-over-year (YoY) compared to 4 GW in Q2 2022, according to the newly released Q2 2023 India Solar Market Update.
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In 1H 2023, 3.6 GW of solar was added, down nearly 53% compared to 7.6 GW installed in 1H 2022. Large-scale solar projects accounted for around 77% of the capacity added in Q2 2023, and rooftop solar 23%. About 1.3 GW of large-scale solar was added in the quarter, down 7% QoQ and 64% YoY.
India&#8217;s cumulative installed solar capacity, including total rooftop solar installations, has surpassed 66 GW as of June 2023.
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The country&#8217;s utility-scale project development pipeline stood at over 67 GW as of June 2023, with an additional 62 GW of projects tendered awaiting auction.
Following a weak first quarter, capacity additions slowed further in the second quarter. Extensions granted to several large-scale solar projects and those facing delays due to land and transmission issues affected installations in 1H 2023. Several projects stuck in the habitat of the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) still await the Supreme Court order to receive transmission connectivity. During the quarter, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) revoked the blanket extension applicable to projects in the GIB area.
In 1H 2023, India added 8.4 GW of new power capacity, with solar accounting for over 43% of the total.
Multiple central and state agencies issued 14.5 GW of tenders in Q2 2023, up 5% QoQ compared to 13.8 GW. The tender activity rose 59% YoY from 9.1 GW in Q2 2022.
Key Highlights from Mercom India Research&#8217;s Q2 2023 India Solar Market Update: 
<ul>
<li>In 1H 2023, India added 3.6 GW of solar capacity, a 53% fall from the 7.6 GW in 1H 2022. </li>
<li>India added 1.7 GW of solar capacity in Q2 2023, down nearly 10% QoQ and 58% YoY. </li>
<li>Large-scale solar accounted for 77% of the capacity additions, and rooftop solar for 23%. </li>
<li>In Q2 2023, Gujarat and Rajasthan were the top states for large-scale solar installations. </li>
<li>India&#8217;s cumulative installed solar capacity surpassed 66 GW as of June 2023. </li>
<li>The country&#8217;s utility-scale project development pipeline stood at over 67 GW as of June 2023.</li>
<li>Solar accounted for over 43% of new power capacity added in 1H 2023.</li>
</ul>
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Q2 2023 INDIA SOLAR MARKET UPDATE - 1.7 GW INSTALLED IN Q2 2023

India added 518 megawatts (MW) of solar open access, an increase of over 68% compared to 308 MW installed in Q4 2022, installations were down 37% year-over-year (YoY), according to the newly released &#8220;Q1 2023 Mercom India Solar Open Access Market Report&#8221;.
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In Q1 2023, Karnataka remained the leading state, accounting for over 55% of capacity additions, followed by Maharashtra (14%) and Tamil Nadu (8%). The top five states comprised of 88% of total installations during the quarter.
As of March 2023, cumulative installed solar open access capacity reached 8.3 GW.
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As of March 2023, the country&#8217;s pipeline of open access solar projects stood at 6.4 GW. Over 68% of the pipeline was spread across Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Gujarat.
Karnataka remained the top state, accounting for over 37% of cumulative solar open access capacity as of March 2023. Maharashtra made up over 12% of total installations.
The report offers a detailed analysis of the solar open access segment in seventeen states, including open access charges, retail supply tariffs, and market size.
The report also highlights the views and opinions of the top open access installers nationwide during the quarter.
Key Highlights from Mercom India Research&#8217;s Q1 2023 India Solar Open Access Market Report
<ul>
<li>In Q1, 518 MW of solar open access was added, up 68% QoQ and down 37% YoY</li>
<li>Karnataka was the leading state, accounting for over 55% of capacity additions in Q1 2023</li>
<li>Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu ranked second and third making up around 14% and 8% of total installations in Q1 of 2023</li>
<li>As of March 2023, total installed solar capacity in the open access segment was around 8.3 GW</li>
<li>The top five states account for nearly 74% of cumulative solar open access installations</li>
<li>As of March 2023, the pipeline of solar open access projects was over 6.4 GW</li>
</ul>
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Q1 2023 MERCOM INDIA SOLAR OPEN ACCESS MARKET REPORT – 518 MW INSTALLED IN Q1 2023

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In the first quarter (Q1) of calendar year (CY) 2023, 485 MW of rooftop solar capacity was added, up marginally 0.4% compared to 483 MW in Q4 2022. Year-over-year (YoY), installations were up 6.4%, according to the newly released report &#8220;Q1 2023 Mercom India Rooftop Solar Market Report&#8221;.
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Nearly 58% of capacity was added by residential consumers in Q1 2023, while industrial and commercial consumers accounted for 28% and 14%, respectively.
In Q1 2023, rooftop solar accounted for 26% of total solar installations.
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Installations in Q1 2023 were primarily driven by the commissioning of delayed projects that applied for approvals before October 2022. The projects were granted exemption from the Approved List of Models and Manufactures (ALMM) order in the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy&#8217;s (MNRE&#8217;s) clarification issued in October 2022.
Gujarat, Kerala, and Karnataka added the most rooftop solar capacity in Q1 2023, contributing to almost 70% of capacity additions.
Gujarat remained the leading state for rooftop solar, accounting for 24% of cumulative installations as of March 2023, followed by Maharashtra and Rajasthan. The top 10 states accounted for 75% of cumulative rooftop solar installations as of March 2023.
Comprehensive details of net metering policies across all Indian states and Union Territories are also included in the report.
Key Highlights from Mercom India Research&#8217;s Q1 2023 India Rooftop Solar Market Report 
<ul>
<li>In Q1 2023, India added over 485 MW of rooftop solar capacity, the second-highest in any quarter</li>
<li>58% of rooftop solar installations during the quarter came from the residential segment, followed by 14%, and 28% from the commercial and industrial segment</li>
<li>Cumulative rooftop solar installations reached 9.3 GW as of March 2023</li>
<li>The top 10 states cumulatively accounted for 75% of rooftop solar capacity</li>
<li>Gujarat was the leading state for cumulative rooftop solar installations, followed by Maharashtra and Rajasthan</li>
<li>Rooftop solar system costs were 6% lower than the previous quarter</li>
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MERCOM INDIA ROOFTOP SOLAR MARKET REPORT Q1 2023 – 485 MW INSTALLED IN Q1 2023

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India added 1.9 GW of solar capacity in the first quarter (Q1) of calendar year (CY) 2023, a 30% decrease compared to the 2.7 GW installed in Q4 2022. The number represents a 48% decrease year-over-year (YoY) when compared to the 3.6 GW added in Q1 2022, according to the newly released Q1 2023 India Solar Market Update.
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India installed 1.4 GW of large-scale solar in Q1 2023, a 37% quarterly decrease and a 56% YoY decline. Large-scale solar accounted for 74% of installations, with rooftop solar making up an additional 26%.
India&#8217;s cumulative installed solar capacity now stands at 64.5 GW.
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As of March 2023, the country&#8217;s utility-scale project development pipeline stood at 58 GW, with an additional 58 GW of projects tendered awaiting auction.
India&#8217;s solar industry passed an important milestone in 2022, setting a new record with 13 GW of capacity added. But additions are expected to be lower in 2023 as commissioning deadlines for several projects have been moved to next year. Besides projects stuck in the habitat of the Great Indian Bustard, an increasing number of projects are facing delays due to land and transmission issues.
In Q1 2023, Rajasthan and Karnataka were the top states for solar, accounting for 42% and 21% of installations, respectively. Gujarat came in third with 19%.
Key Highlights from Mercom India Research&#8217;s Q1 2023 India Solar Market Update:
<ul>
<li>In Q1 2023, India added about 1.9 GW of solar capacity, a 30% decline compared to the 2.7 GW installed in Q4 2022</li>
<li>Large-scale solar accounted for 74% of the installations, and rooftop solar for the remaining 26%</li>
<li>India&#8217;s cumulative installed solar capacity now stands at 64.5 GW</li>
<li>In Q1 2023, renewable energy sources accounted for around 41% of the country&#8217;s power mix</li>
<li>Solar accounted for over 45% of new power capacity added during the quarter</li>
<li>In Q1 2023, Rajasthan and Karnataka were the top states for solar installations</li>
</ul>
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Q1 2023 INDIA SOLAR MARKET UPDATE - 1.9 GW INSTALLED IN Q1 2023

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Mercom’s India Solar Market Leaderboard report covers market shares and rankings across the Indian solar supply chain in the calendar year of 2022. It provides the most accurate and comprehensive coverage of India’s solar industry leaders.
The report highlights significant changes in market share compared to last year. Several new companies have made it to the top ten list for the first time, reflecting a dynamic solar market with significant market opportunities. With domestic manufacturing receiving a strong push with the production-linked incentive (PLI) program, we expect to see new leaders emerge in 2023.
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The report covers:
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<li>Top Utility-Scale Project Developers</li>
<li>Top Rooftop Solar Installers</li>
<li>Top Utility-Scale Solar EPC Companies</li>
<li>Top Solar Inverter Suppliers</li>
<li>Top Cell and Module Suppliers</li>
<li>Top Cell and Module Manufacturers</li>
<li>Top Open Access Solar Developers</li>
<li>Top Solar Tracker Suppliers</li>
<li>Top Solar Module Mounting Structure Suppliers</li>
<li>Top Robotic Solar Module Cleaning System Suppliers</li>
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Companies Covered in the report include:
Avaada Energy | NTPC Renewable Energy | Adani Green Energy | Tata Power Renewables | Azure Power | Juniper Green Energy | ABC Renewable Energy | ACME Solar | Enel Green Power India | O2 Power | NHPC | Shell India Markets | NLC India | Tata Power Solar | Sterling and Wilson | Amplus Solar | Roofsol Energy | Fourth Partner Energy | Hartek Group | Havells India | Orb Energy | Mahindra Solarize | Mahindra Susten | Sunsure Energy | AMP Energy | Kalpa Power | U-Solar Clean Energy Solutions | Radiance Renewables | Sungrow | Sineng Electric | FIMER India | Ginlong (Solis) Technologies | Growatt | SOFAR | GoodWe | Ningbo Deye Inverter Technology | Fox ESS | TMEIC India Power Electronics | Hitachi Hi-Rel Power Electronics | Huawei | Jinko Solar | Trina Solar | Adani Solar | LONGi Solar | JA Solar | Delta Electronics | Saatvik Green Energy | Rayzon Solar | Premier Energies | Znshine Solar | Canadian Solar | Risen Energy | First Solar | Jupiter International | CETC Renewable Energy Technology | Emmvee Photovoltaic Power | Goldi Solar | RenewSys India | Surana Solar | Solex Energy | Insolation Energy | SAEL Industries | Ritika Systems | Senza Solar | Surify Solar | ECE (India) Energies | SASA Energy | Ganesh Electricals | HR Solar Solution | Urjastrot Enterprise | ITI | Sunfield Energy | Suryakamal Energy | Abhishek Solar Industries | Ameya Solar &amp; Semiconductors | Arctech Solar | Voltas | Scorpius Trackers | Purshotam Profiles | Goodluck India | Strolar Mounting Systems | Raydean Industries | Metalkraft Forming Industries | Ganges Internationale | ISHKON Industries | MAN Structurals | Solar Mounting System Solutions | Solabot Technologies | Airtouch Solar | Langfang Sol-bright Photovoltaic Technology | Ecoppia | Aegeus Technologies | Skilancer Solar | Photom Technologies | EnRay Solar | BloKleen Solar| Exosolar | Vikram Solar | Bharat Heavy Electricals | Adani Infra India | Hild Energy | L&amp;T Construction | Jakson Green | Rays Power Infra | Prozeal Infra Engineering | Siemens Gamesa | BELECTRIC | Waaree Energies | JSW Energy | Vibrant Energy | Sunsource Energy | Cleantech Solar | ReNew | Godawari Power &amp; Ispat | CleanMax Enviro Energy | Hinduja Renewables Energy | Greenko | U-Solar Clean Energy Solutions
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Mercom's India Solar Market Leaderboard 2023: Market Shares and Profiles

India added 2.5 gigawatts (GW) of open access solar in calendar year (CY) 2022, an increase of around 92% compared to the 1.3 GW installed in 2021, the highest ever annual installations, according to the newly released report 2022 Q4 &amp; Annual Mercom India Solar Open Access Market Report.
India added 293 MW of solar open access capacity in Q4 2022, down 52% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) compared to 615 MW installed in Q3 2022. Quarterly installations were down almost 10% year-over-year (YoY).
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Installations reached an all-time high in 2022 as various organizations and developers rushed to finish projects before Basic Customs Duty (BCD) and Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) regulations were enacted. Commissioning of projects delayed during the COVID-19 pandemic also added to the total.
In 2022, Karnataka added the most open access capacity, followed by Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. The top five states comprised 77% of total installations during the year.
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The top five states contributed over 96% of all open access installations in Q4 2022. As of December 2022, Karnataka remained the top state, accounting for almost 36% of cumulative solar open access capacity. Maharashtra followed, making up over 12% of the total installations.
The report offers a detailed analysis of the solar open access segment in seventeen states, including open access charges, retail supply tariffs, and market size.
The average PPA prices, net landed costs, banking regulations, short-term transactions, and open access policies and regulations released in Q4 2022 are also featured in the report.
The report also highlights the views and opinions of the top open access installers nationwide during the quarter.
Key Highlights from Mercom India Research&#8217;s 2022 Q4 &amp; Annual India Solar Open Access Market Report
<ul>
<li>In 2022, India added about 2.5 GW of solar open access, a YoY increase of 92% </li>
<li>In Q4, 293 MW of solar open access was added, down 52% QoQ and almost 10% YoY</li>
<li>Karnataka was the leading state, with 94 MW added in Q4 2022</li>
<li>Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra ranked second and third making up around 22% and 21% of total installations in Q4 of 2022</li>
<li>As of December 2022, the total installed solar open access capacity was over 7.7 GW</li>
<li>The top five states account for 73% of cumulative solar open access installations</li>
<li>The pipeline of solar open access projects was over 6.6 GW</li>
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2022 Q4 AND ANNUAL MERCOM INDIA SOLAR OPEN ACCESS MARKET REPORT – 2.5 GW INSTALLED IN 2022

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India added 1.6 GW of rooftop solar, down almost 4% compared to 1.7 GW installed in 2021 according to Mercom India Research&#8217;s newly released &#8220;2022 Q4 and Annual Mercom India Rooftop Solar Market Report&#8221;.
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In the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2022, 483 megawatts (MW) of rooftop solar was added, almost a 51% increase quarter-over-quarter (QoQ). Installations were up 20% year-over-year (YoY). About 42% of installations during the year were in the industrial segment, while residential, commercial, and government represented 32%, 25%, and 1%, respectively.
According to the report, the average rooftop solar system costs fell marginally by 0.4% compared to Q3 2022 but were up almost 13% YoY.
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The Central Government implemented significant policy changes in the sector during the year, including Basic Customs Duty (BCD) implementation and the Approved List of Models &amp; Manufacturers (ALMM) mandate for rooftop solar projects. These policies added to the volatility in solar module prices and supply in the market. Installations may have been higher if project costs hadn’t surged after the BCD and if installers had clarity about grid-connected rooftop solar projects requiring ALMM-enlisted modules, noted the report.
Gujarat remained the top market, accounting for 24% of cumulative solar rooftop installations, followed by Maharashtra and Rajasthan, with 14% and 9%, respectively. The top 10 states accounted for approximately 74% of cumulative rooftop solar installations as of December 2022 and over 85% of capacity added in 2022.
A comprehensive analysis of net metering policies across all Indian states and Union Territories is also included in the report.
Key Highlights from the 2022 Q4 &amp; Annual Mercom India Rooftop Solar Market Report 
<ul>
<li>In 2022, India added over 1.6 GW of rooftop solar capacity </li>
<li>The top 10 states accounted for over 85% of rooftop solar installations in 2022</li>
<li>In Q4, 56% of rooftop solar installations came from the residential segment, while 28% and 15% came from industrial and commercial segments, respectively</li>
<li>Rooftop solar system costs during the quarter increased by almost 13% YoY</li>
<li>Cumulative rooftop solar installations reached almost 8.8 GW as of December 2022</li>
<li>Gujarat was the top state cumulatively for rooftop solar installations, followed by Maharashtra and Rajasthan</li>
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2022 Q4 AND ANNUAL MERCOM INDIA ROOFTOP SOLAR MARKET REPORT – 1.6 GW INSTALLED IN 2022

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India added 13 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity in the calendar year (CY) 2022, a 27% increase year-over-year (YoY), compared to 10.2 GW installed in CY 2021. Data was revealed in the newly released 2022 Q4 and Annual India Solar Market Update.
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During CY 2022, large-scale solar projects accounted for 87% of installations and saw a 33% surge YoY. Rooftop installations decreased by 3.7% YoY. In Q4 2022, India added 2.6 GW of solar, a marginal decrease (2.5%) from 2.7 GW installed in Q3 2022. Installations were down 5% YoY compared to 2.8 GW in Q4 2021.
India&#8217;s cumulative installed solar capacity now stands at 63 GW.
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According to the report, the growth outlook going into 2023 remains uncertain, with the pending judgment on projects stranded in the Great Indian Bustard region, the pending announcement on Approved lists of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM), and expected project extensions per MNRE&#8217;s direction to Solar Energy Corporation of India, Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency, NHPC, and NTPC.
The report highlights a rise in the average cost of projects throughout CY 2022 due to higher module prices and supply constraints. Average large-scale system costs in Q4 2022 increased by 7.3% YoY making it an unprecedented ten quarters of project cost increases in a row.
Rajasthan, Karnataka, and Gujarat were the top three states for cumulative large-scale solar capacity accounting for 54% of installations in the country as of December 2022.
Key Highlights from Mercom India Research&#8217;s Q4 &amp; Annual 2022 India Solar Market Update:
<ul>
<li>India added 13 GW of solar in CY 2022, a 27% increase compared to GW installed in CY 2021</li>
<li>Installations in 2022 were the highest ever recorded in India</li>
<li>In Q4 2022, India added 2.6 GW of solar</li>
<li>The cumulative solar capacity installed in India was approximately 63 GW at the end of Q4 2022</li>
<li>India&#8217;s large-scale solar project pipeline stood at 58 GW, with another 51 GW of projects tendered and pending auction</li>
<li>Rajasthan, Karnataka, and Gujarat were the top three states for cumulative large-scale solar installations</li>
<li>Solar accounted for 82% of new power capacity additions in 2022, the highest recorded in any year</li>
<li>Renewable energy sources accounted for 96% of new power capacity added in 2022</li>
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2022 Q4 AND ANNUAL INDIA SOLAR MARKET UPDATE - 13 GW INSTALLED IN 2022

India&#8217;s solar module manufacturing capacities announced exceeded 39 gigawatts (GW) at the end of September 2022 and is expected to reach approximately 95 GW by the end of the calendar year (CY) 2025, according to the newly released report &#8216;State of Solar PV Manufacturing in India&#8217; by Mercom India Research.
The report provides a detailed account of the Indian solar PV module manufacturing landscape. The report identifies the challenges and opportunities for Indian PV manufacturers and their evolving role in the global solar industry with capacity and technology development during the coming years.
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India&#8217;s installed solar cell manufacturing capacity as of September 2022 was about 4.7 GW and could increase seven-fold by the end of CY 2024.
Indian PV manufacturers are strategically poised to expand production capacities and adopt new technologies in the coming years with the support of government incentive programs and research and development, according to the report.
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States are promoting domestic solar manufacturing through fiscal and non-fiscal incentives under industrial, electronics, and solar policies. The government&#8217;s Production Linked Incentives program is an added push to enhance vertical integration of new capacity additions and technology used.
A comparative analysis of global and Indian PV technology evolution in the report will help companies chart their business growth in line with the global solar industry trends. The report analyzes the price competitiveness of Indian solar module manufacturers compared to the imports, along with detailed coverage of policies impacting the domestic PV manufacturing industry.
Stakeholders will find this report valuable in understanding the Indian manufacturing landscape, vertical integration, and expansion trajectory to plan their investments and procurement.
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State of Solar PV Manufacturing in India

India added 596 MW of solar open access capacity in Q3 2022, a 12.5% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) decrease compared to 680 MW installed in Q2 2022. However, Year-over-year (YoY) installations increased by 91% compared with 312 MW in Q3 2021, according to the newly released Mercom India Solar Open Access Market Report Q3 2022.
In 9M 2022, India added about 1.9 GW of open access solar, an increase of 96% from the 956 MW installed in 9M 2021. The installations during the period have surpassed the annual capacity additions over the past years.
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As of September 2022, the total installed solar capacity in the open access segment was over 7 GW. The top five states accounted for over 74% of the country&#8217;s cumulative open access solar installations.
The pipeline of projects under development and pre-construction phase is over 5 GW.
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In Q2 and Q3, open access project developers focused on the early commissioning of contracted project capacities due to uncertainty around the mandatory use and availability of the modules enlisted under the &#8216;Approved List of Models and Manufacturers&#8217; (ALMM). Higher installation levels in Q1 were to primarily avoid the increase in project costs due to the imposition of basic customs duty (BCD) on imported solar modules and cells.
Andhra Pradesh led the Green Day Ahead Market (G-DAM) in terms of power sold through the exchange, with 359 MU accounting for nearly 33.5% of the market.
The report offers a detailed analysis of the solar open access business. Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Kerala released tariff orders for FY23. The report comprehensively covers open access charges and retail supply tariffs for these states and the market size.
The average PPA prices, net landed costs, and open access policies and regulations released in Q3 2022 are featured in the report.
The report also highlights the views and opinions of the top open access installers across the country during the quarter.
Key Highlights from Mercom India Research&#8217;s India Solar Open Access Market Report Q3 2022
<ul>
<li>In 9M 2022, India added about 1.9 GW of open access solar, a YoY increase of approximately 96% </li>
<li>In Q3 2022, 596 megawatts (MW) of open access solar were added in India, down 12.5% QoQ and 91% increase YoY</li>
<li>Karnataka was the leading state, with 198 MW added in Q3 2022</li>
<li>As of September 2022, the total installed solar capacity in the open access segment was over 7 GW</li>
<li>The pipeline of solar open access projects is over 5 GW</li>
</ul>
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India added 320 megawatts (MW) of rooftop solar solar in the third quarter (Q3) of the calendar year (CY) 2022, an 18% drop quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) compared to 389 MW installed in Q2 2022, according to Mercom India Research&#8217;s newly released &#8220;Mercom India Rooftop Solar Market Report Q3 2022&#8221;.
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According to the report, at the end of Q3 2022, cumulative rooftop solar installations reached 8.3 GW.
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In 9M 2022, India added 1.2 GW of rooftop solar, an 11% decrease compared to 9M 2021. The decline in installations was primarily due to the increase in the cost of solar modules and uncertainty over the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) extension during the period.
In Q3 2022, 46% of rooftop solar was installed in the industrial sector, followed by residential, commercial, and government sectors, with 32%, 21, and 1%, respectively. The report noted that system costs had risen steadily in 2022, with a 6% rise during Q1, and a 2% rise during Q2, followed by a 5% rise during Q3 2022.
Gujarat is the leading state for cumulative rooftop solar installations with 23%, followed by Maharashtra and Rajasthan, which added 13% and 10%, respectively. The top 10 states accounted for approximately 73% of cumulative rooftop solar installations.
Key Highlights from Mercom India Research&#8217;s India Rooftop Solar Market Report Q3 2022
<ul>
<li>In 9M 2022, India added 1,165 MW of rooftop solar, an 11% drop compared to the same period last year</li>
<li>In Q3 2022, India added 320 MW of rooftop solar, a decrease of 18% compared to 389 MW installed in Q2 2022. YoY installations declined 29%</li>
<li>Uncertainty over ALMM extension and module price volatility were the critical challenges</li>
<li>The cumulative installed rooftop solar capacity in India was about 8.3 GW at the end of Q3 2022</li>
<li>In Q3 2022, the top 10 states accounted for approximately 73% of the cumulative rooftop solar installations</li>
<li>Maharashtra had the most rooftop solar installations in Q3 2022, followed by Kerala and Gujarat</li>
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MERCOM INDIA ROOFTOP SOLAR MARKET REPORT Q3 2022 – 320 MW INSTALLED IN Q3 2022

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During the first nine months (9M) of 2022, 10 GW of solar was installed in India. Solar capacity additions were 35% higher than the 7.4 GW installed in 9M 2021, according to the newly released Q3 2022 India Solar Market Update. Utility-scale installations during the period totaled 9 GW, a 45% increase compared to 6.1 GW in 9M 2021.
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In Q3 2022, India added 2.7 GW of solar capacity, a 32% decline compared to Q2 2022. Year-over-year (YoY) installations were down 6.6%. India’s cumulative installed solar capacity now stands at 60 GW. The country has a utility-scale project pipeline of over 58 GW and 46 GW of tendered projects awaiting auction.
Rajasthan&#8217;s cumulative large-scale solar PV installations have crossed 14 GW as of September 2022, and the state accounted for over 27% of the installations in the country.
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Due to the uncertainty of projects impacted by environmental concerns surrounding the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) region, 4.8 GW of solar projects still await clearance from the Technical Expert Committee. The committee also determined that underground transmission lines of 66 kV and above voltage levels for evacuation of bulk power are not technically feasible, but underground powerlines of 33 kV and below are feasible, adding ambiguity to the situation and pushing the commissioning dates to the following year.
The average system cost of large-scale solar projects during Q3 2022 was up slightly (0.4%) QoQ. However, the average system cost was up by 7.5% YoY. Large-scale solar system costs have now risen nine quarters in a row.
In 9M 2022, India added over 12 GW of total power capacity, with most new installations coming from solar power, which accounted for 76%.
Key Highlights from Mercom India Research&#8217;s Q3 2022 India Solar Market Update:
<ul>
<li>In 9M 2022, India added over 10 GW of solar capacity, a 35% increase compared to 7.4 GW installed in 9M 2021</li>
<li>In Q3 2022, Large-scale solar accounted for 88% of the quarter’s installations, and rooftop solar for the remaining 12%</li>
<li>India’s cumulative installed solar capacity now stands at 60 GW</li>
<li>Solar accounted for 76% of new power capacity added during the quarter</li>
<li>In Q3 2022, Rajasthan and Maharashtra were the top states for solar installations</li>
<li>The utility-scale project pipeline is around 58 GW, while projects tendered and awaiting auction are approximately 46 GW</li>
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Q3 2022 INDIA SOLAR MARKET UPDATE - 2.7 GW INSTALLED IN Q3 2022

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Mercom’s India Solar Market Leaderboard report covers market shares and rankings across the Indian solar supply chain in the calendar year of 1H 2022. It provides the most accurate and comprehensive coverage of India’s solar industry leaders.
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The report covers:
<ul>
<li>Top Utility-Scale Solar Developers</li>
<li>Top Rooftop Solar Installers</li>
<li>Top Utility-Scale EPC Service Providers</li>
<li>Top Central Inverter Suppliers</li>
<li>Top String Inverter Suppliers</li>
<li>Top Solar Module Suppliers</li>
<li>Top Solar Tracker Suppliers</li>
<li>Top Module Mounting Structure Suppliers</li>
<li>Top Open Access Solar Developers</li>
<li>Top Robotic Cleaning System Suppliers</li>
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Companies Covered in the report include:
Avaada Energy | Tata Power Renewables | Azure Power | NTPC Renewables | Adani Green Energy | ABC Renewables | Vibrant Energy | ACME Solar | Hero Future Energies | Juniper Green Energy | Engie | Sprng Energy| UPC Renewables | Aegeus Technologies| Airtouch | Sol-Bright Photovoltaic Technology| Solabot Technologies | Alpex Exports | AMP Energy India | Amplus Solar | Arctech Solar | ARS SolarTech | Voltas | Ayana Renewable | Azure Power | BHEL| BloKleen Solar | Goodluck India | Canadian Solar | Strolar Mounting Systems | Cleantech Solar | CleanMax Enviro Energy | Rayzon Solar | Delta Electronics | Ecoppia | EDEN Renewables | Rays Power Experts | Emmvee Photovoltaic Power | Enrich Energy | Euro Multivision | FIMER India | JSW Energy | Fourth Partner Energy| Ganges Internationale | Goldi Solar | Goodluck India | GoodWe | Greenko | Growatt | Hero Future Energies | InfiniteERCAM | JA Solar | Jakson Solar | Jetsons Robotics | Jinko Solar | Juniper Green Energy | Jupiter International | Voltas | L&amp;T Construction | LONGi Solar | Mahindra Susten | Metalkraft Forming Industries| NLC India | NTPC | Nuevosol Energy | Orb Energy| PetaWatts Solar | Photom Technologies | Photon Solar | Premier Energies | Prozeal Infra | Purushotam Profiles | PV Power Technologies | Rays Power Expert | Rays Power Infra | Refex Energy | ReNew Power |Raydean Industries | RenewSys India | Risen Energy | Saatvik Green Energy | Hitachi Hi-Rel Power Electronics | Sungrow | Scorpius Trackers | Goodluck India | Shri Krsna Urja | Purshotam Profiles | Sineng Electric | Singareni Collieries | Skilancer Solar | SMA India | SmartTrak | SNS Corporation | SOFARSOLAR | Solabot Technologies | Solar Square | Solavio Labs | Ginlong (Solis) Technologies | Sterling &amp; Wilson | Strolar Mounting Systems | Sungrow | SunSource Energy | Surana Solar | Havells India | Orb Energy | Hartek | Tata Power Solar | Tata Power Renewable | Sunsure Energy | TBEA Energy | TMEIC | E Solar | Vikram Solar | Vivaan Solar | Refex Energy | SWELECT Energy | BELECTRIC | Waaree | Znshine Solar |Godawari Power &amp; Ispat | Hira Group | Hinduja Renewables |Exosolar | ISHKON Industries | MAN Structurals | Webel Energy Systems | CETC Renewable Energy Technology | Waaree Energies
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Mercom's India Solar Market Leaderboard 1H 2022: Market Shares and Profiles

Open access solar installations in India totaled 680 MW installed in the second quarter (Q2) 2022 of the calendar year 2022, an 18% increase quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) compared to 575 MW installed in Q1 2022. Year-over-year (YoY) installations increased 223% compared with 210 MW in Q2 2021, according to the newly released Mercom India Solar Open Access Market Report Q2 2022.
In the first half (1H) 2022, India added 1.3 GW of open access solar, a 97% increase compared to 638 MW installed in 1H 2021, the second-highest recorded first half of any year.
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As of June 2022, cumulative installed solar capacity in the open access market was over 6.5 GW. The top five states accounted for over 73% of the country&#8217;s cumulative open access solar installations.
The development pipeline of open access solar projects in the country was about 2.8 GW as of Q2 2022.
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Increased focus on renewable purchase obligation (RPO) compliance and RE100 goals by commercial &amp; industrial (C&amp;I) companies drove up installations. Module supply concerns post-Approved List of Module Manufacturers’ (ALMM) imposition increased developer&#8217;s urgency to add to open access capacity despite a 40% Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on module and components, noted the report.
According to the report, the Green Term Ahead Market witnessed a 39% decrease in volumes traded through January, February, and March 2022. February had the highest traded volume, whereas March realized the highest market-clearing price during the quarter.
A detailed analysis of the solar open access business overview, retail electricity tariff, and open access charges and costs for seventeen states has been covered in the report, with Assam being the latest addition.
The average PPA prices, net landed costs, and open access policies and regulations released in Q2 2022 are featured in the report.
The report also highlights the views and opinions of the top open access installers across the country during the quarter.
Key Highlights from Mercom India Research’s <a href="https://mercomindia.com/product/india-solar-open-access-market-report-q2-2022/">India Solar Open Access Market Report Q2 2022</a>
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<li>Solar open access installations in 1H 2022 totaled 1.3 GW, an increase of 97% compared to 1H 2021</li>
<li>India added 680 MW of solar open access capacity in Q2 2022, an 18% QoQ increase and a 223% YoY increase</li>
<li>As of June 2022, the total installed solar capacity in the open access segment was over 6.5 GW</li>
<li>About 2.8 GW of projects are under development and pre-construction phase in the pipeline</li>
<li>The top five states contributed to 91% of open access solar installations in Q2 2022</li>
<li>The highest solar capacity added during the quarter under open access was in Karnataka</li>
<li>Karnataka has the largest pipeline of open access solar projects in various stages of development</li>
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Mercom India Solar Open Access Market Report Q2 2022

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India added 389 megawatts (MW) of rooftop solar capacity, a 15% decline compared to the 456 MW in Q1 2022. In a year-over-year (YoY) comparison, installations were down by 25%, according to Mercom India Research&#8217;s newly released &#8220;Mercom India Rooftop Solar Market Report Q2 2022&#8221;.
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According to the report, at the end of Q2 2022, cumulative rooftop solar installations reached over 7.9 GW.
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During the quarter, around 50% of installations were in the industrial segment, followed by approximately 35%, 13%, and 2% in commercial, residential, and government segments, respectively.
&#8220;Rooftop installation levels in the first half of the year have been solid, but supply chain issues and the resulting higher component costs and the basic customs duty took a toll on the market in the second quarter. Rooftop project costs have risen for six quarters in a row. But the economic case for rooftop solar is stronger than ever, and we expect the market to show strength going forward,&#8221; said Raj Prabhu, CEO of Mercom Capital Group.
The top 10 states accounted for nearly 73% of cumulative rooftop solar installations at the end of Q2 2022. Gujarat led all states, adding over 50 MW of rooftop solar capacity during the quarter, accounting for 13% of the quarter&#8217;s installations.
Key Highlights from Mercom India Research&#8217;s India Rooftop Solar Market Report Q2 2022
<ul>
<li>Rooftop solar installations totaled 845 MW in 1H 2022</li>
<li>In Q2 2022, India added 389 MW of rooftop solar capacity</li>
<li>Cumulative rooftop solar installations reached 7.9 GW as of Q2 2022</li>
<li>The top 10 states cumulatively accounted for nearly 73% of rooftop solar capacity</li>
<li>In Q2 2022, around 50% of rooftop solar installations came from the industrial segment, followed by approximately 35%, 13%, and 2% in commercial, residential, and government segments</li>
<li>Gujarat was the top state for cumulative rooftop solar installations, followed by Maharashtra and Rajasthan</li>
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MERCOM INDIA ROOFTOP SOLAR MARKET REPORT Q2 2022 – 389 MW INSTALLED IN Q2 2022

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India added over 3.9 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity in Q2 2022, an 18% increase compared to 3.3 GW installed in Q1 2022. Year-over-year (YoY) installations rose by 59% compared to the 2.4 GW added in Q2 2021, according to the newly released Q2 2022 India Solar Market Update.
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In 1H 2022, India added around 7.2 GW of solar, a 59% increase compared to 4.5 GW installed in 1H 2021. During Q2 2022, 3.5 GW of large-scale solar was installed, a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) increase of around 23%, and an 82% YoY increase.
India’s cumulative installed solar capacity now stands at 57 GW.
The country has a utility-scale projects development pipeline of over 58 GW. Another 37 GW of projects tendered are awaiting auction.
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There is still a lot of ambiguity around projects impacted by the Great Indian Bustard (GIB). To protect the critically endangered bird, the Supreme Court said during the quarter that transmission lines running through the priority areas of the GIB need to have bird diverters installed before July 20, 2022. A Committee formed to review cases has approved only two of the eight applications received, and the remaining are still being scrutinized. This process is taking time and will likely affect project development this year.
In 1H 2022, India added around 9.3 GW of total power capacity, with most new installations coming from solar power. Solar accounted for 77.9% of new power capacity during the quarter, the largest share captured by solar in any given quarter.
Multiple government agencies announced about 9 GW of tenders in Q1 2022, an increase of 8% YoY compared to over 8 GW announced in Q2 2021. Tender activity in Q2 2022 increased by about 80% QoQ compared to over 5 GW released in Q1 2022.
Key Highlights from Mercom India Research&#8217;s Q2 2022 India Solar Market Update:
<ul>
<li>In 1H 2022, India added 7.2 GW of solar capacity, a 59% increase compared to 4.5 GW installed in 1H 2021</li>
<li>Large-scale solar accounted for 90% of the installations, and rooftop solar for the remaining 10%</li>
<li>India’s cumulative installed solar capacity now stands at 57 GW</li>
<li>In 1H 2022, renewable energy sources (including large hydro) accounted for about 90%</li>
<li>Solar accounted for 77.9% of new power capacity during the quarter</li>
<li>In Q2 2022, Rajasthan and Karnataka were the top states for solar installations</li>
<li>Q2 2022 was the best quarter for solar to date in India</li>
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Q2 2022 INDIA SOLAR MARKET UPDATE - 3.9 GW INSTALLED IN Q2 2022

Open access solar installations in India totaled 513 MW in the first quarter (Q1) of the calendar year (CY) 2022, registering a growth of 58% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ), compared to 324 MW installed in Q4 0221. The year-over-year (YoY) installations increased by 22% compared to 422 MW in Q1 2021.
At the end of March 2022, the cumulative installed solar capacity in the open access market stood at nearly 5.7 GW. The top five states in terms of open access installations accounted for 73% of the country&#8217;s cumulative open access installations.
The country&#8217;s development pipeline of open access solar projects is 2 GW at the end of Q1 2022.
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The report analyzes various short-term markets, such as the Day-Ahead Market (DAM), Green Day-Ahead Market (GDAM), Term-Ahead Market, Green Term-Ahead Market, and the Real-Time Market, which have been witnessing a growth in the recent past.
The report gives a detailed account of the relationship between the volume and price of green power transactions in the short-term market.
The report provides an overview of the solar open access business, retail electricity tariff, and the open access charges and costs for the following states: Karnataka, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Haryana, Gujarat, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Kerala.
The report also gives an overview of banking policies for Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat.
It also includes opinions of open access installers across the country.
Key Highlights from Mercom India Research’s India Solar Open Access Market Report Q1 2022:
<ul>
<li>India added 513 MW of solar open access capacity in Q1 2022 installations, showcasing an increase of 58% QoQ and 22% YoY increase</li>
<li>As of March 2022, the total installed solar capacity in the open access segment crossed 5.7 GW</li>
<li>Karnataka had the highest solar open access installations in Q1 2022, accounting for 30% of the installations in Q1 2022</li>
<li>Maharashtra surpassed Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh to become the second-largest state for cumulative open access solar installations </li>
<li>Maharashtra had the second-largest installations in Q1 2022, with an impressive 131% (QoQ) increase</li>
<li>Trading renewable energy through the green term-ahead market saw a 49% decrease in volume through October, November, and December 2021</li>
</ul>
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Mercom India Solar Open Access Market Report Q1 2022

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India added 456 megawatts (MW) of rooftop solar in Q1 2022, a 13% increase compared to the 402 MW installed in Q4 2021. In a year-over-year (YoY) comparison, installations were up by 34%, according to Mercom India Research’s newly released “Mercom India Rooftop Solar Market Report Q1 2022 .”
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According to the report, at the end of Q1 2022, cumulative rooftop solar installations reached over 7.6 GW.
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&#8220;It was another great quarter for the rooftop solar market as post-covid installations continued to surge. Rooftop installations have topped 400 MW for four quarters in a row, which is a first. Commercial and Industrial segments were again the driving force accounting for most of the installations. However, future growth is dependent on system costs. If the prices continue to go up and project economics deteriorate, demand is bound to contract in the short term,&#8221; said Raj Prabhu, CEO of Mercom Capital Group.
Gujarat was the top state for cumulative solar rooftop installations, with about 1.8 GW. Maharashtra and Rajasthan rank second and third, contributing 12% and 10% of total rooftop installations by the end of Q1 2022.
Key Highlights from Mercom India Research&#8217;s India Rooftop Solar Market Report Q1 2022
<ul>
<li>In Q1 2022, India added over 456 MW of rooftop solar capacity, the second-most in any quarter.</li>
<li>Cumulative rooftop solar installations reached 7.6 GW as of Q1 2022.</li>
<li>The top 10 states accounted for nearly 73% of rooftop solar capacity cumulatively.</li>
<li>In Q1 2022, 47% of rooftop solar installations came from the industrial segment, followed by 29%, 22%, and 2% in commercial, residential, and government segments.</li>
<li>Gujarat was the top state for cumulative rooftop solar installations, followed by Maharashtra and Rajasthan.</li>
<li>Year-over-year, rooftop solar system costs have increased 17%.</li>
</ul>
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MERCOM INDIA ROOFTOP SOLAR MARKET REPORT Q1 2022 – 456 MW INSTALLED IN Q1 2022

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India added over 3 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity, a 21% increase compared to 2.6 GW installed in Q4 2021. Year-over-year (YoY) installations rose by 50% compared to the 2 GW added in Q1 2021, according to the newly released Q1 2022 India Solar Market Update.
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During Q1 2022, 2.7 GW of large-scale solar was installed, a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) increase of 23% and a 53% YoY increase. Large-scale solar accounted for 85% of the installations, and rooftop accounted for the remaining 15% during the reporting period.
With the BCD applicable from the second quarter (Q2) of 2022 on solar cells and modules, this quarter saw a significant increase in solar module imports, noted the report. In Q1 2022, developers procured almost 10 GW of solar modules and stockpiled them ahead of the advent of Basic Customs Duty (BCD), which took effect on April 1, 2022.
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Rajasthan became the first state to cross 10 GW of cumulative large-scale solar PV installations, with over 10 GW installed as of March 2022, and accounts for 24% of the total installations in the country.
Multiple implementing agencies announced about 5 GW of tenders in Q1 2022, a decrease of 52% YoY compared to over 10 GW announced in Q1 2021. Tender activity in Q1 2022 declined by about 18% QoQ compared to nearly 6 GW released in Q4 2021.
Key Highlights from Mercom India Research&#8217;s Q1 2022 India Solar Market Update:
<ul>
<li>In Q1 2022, India added over 3 GW of solar capacity, a 21% increase compared to 2.6 GW installed in Q4 2021. </li>
<li>Cumulatively, large-scale solar accounted for 86% of the installations, and rooftop solar for the remaining 14%.</li>
<li>India’s cumulative installed solar capacity now stands at 52 GW. </li>
<li>In Q1 2022, renewable energy sources accounted for about 81% of the new power capacity additions and solar 68%.</li>
<li>In Q1 2022, Rajasthan and Gujarat were the top states for solar installations.</li>
<li>Rajasthan became the first state to cross 10 GW of cumulative large-scale solar PV installations.</li>
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Q1 2022 INDIA SOLAR MARKET UPDATE - 3 GW INSTALLED IN Q1 2022

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Mercom’s India Solar Market Leaderboard report covers market shares and rankings across the Indian solar supply chain in the calendar year of 2021. It provides the most accurate and comprehensive coverage of India’s solar industry leaders.
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The report covers:
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<li>Top Rooftop Solar installers</li>
<li>Top Large-scale EPC service providers</li>
<li>Top Central Inverter suppliers</li>
<li>Top String Inverter suppliers</li>
<li>Top Solar Module suppliers</li>
<li>Top Solar Module and Cell manufacturers</li>
<li>Top Solar Tracker suppliers</li>
<li>Top Mounting Structures suppliers</li>
<li>Top Solar Open Access installers</li>
<li>Top Robotic Cleaning system suppliers</li>
</ul>
Companies Covered in the report include:
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Mercom's India Solar Market Leaderboard 2022: Market Shares and Profiles

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The Open Access Solar Market in India – Key States (Updated)

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India added 438 megawatts (MW) of solar capacity in Q3 2020, a 114% increase compared to 205 MW installed in Q2 2020. Solar installations were down by 80% year-over-year (YoY) compared to 2,177 MW added in Q3 2019.
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Solar installations in the first nine months (9M) of 2020 totaled 1.73 gigawatts (GW), a 68% decline compared to 5.48 GW added in the same period of 2019.
Large-scale installations totaled 283 MW compared to 120 MW in the previous quarter. Year-over-year, large-scale installation levels decreased by 85% compared to 1,932 MW installed in Q3 2019.
Rooftop solar installations accounted for 155 MW in Q3 2020, an increase of 82% compared to 85 MW installed in Q2 2020. Year-over-year, rooftop installations declined 37% compared to the 245 MW added in Q3 2019.
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Maharashtra, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh were the top three states for solar capacity additions, representing around 63% of Q3 installations.
Key Highlights from Mercom India Research&#8217;s Q3 2020 India Solar Market Update
<ul>
<li>Solar installations in India in Q3 2020 totaled 438 MW, a 114% increase compared to 205 MW installed in Q2 2020; large-scale solar installations added up to 283 MW, while rooftop installations accounted for 155 MW</li>
<li>Solar installations in the first nine months (9M) of 2020 totaled 1.73 GW</li>
<li>Cumulative solar installed capacity in India reached 37.4 GW at the end of Q3 2020</li>
<li>The large-scale solar project pipeline in India stood at 44.7 GW, with another 34.6 GW of tendered capacity pending auctions at the end of Q3 2020</li>
<li>Solar accounted for 41% of new power capacity additions in 9M 2020</li>
<li>Electricity generated from solar in Q3 2020 crossed 13 billion units</li>
</ul>
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Q3 2020 INDIA SOLAR MARKET UPDATE – INSTALLATIONS RISE TO 438 MW

Mercom's India Solar Market Leaderboard 1H 2020: Market Shares and Profiles

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India added 205 megawatts (MW) of solar capacity in Q2 2020, an 81% decline compared to 1,090 MW installed in Q1 2020. Solar installations were down by 86% year-over-year when compared to 1,510 MW added in Q2 2019. Q2 2020 recorded the lowest number in terms of quarterly solar installations since Q3 2014, which saw 197 MW of capacity additions.
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Solar installations in the first half (1H) of 2020 totaled 1.3 gigawatts (GW), a 59% decrease compared to 3.2 GW of capacity added in 1H of 2019.
Large-scale installations during the quarter were 120 MW compared to 896 MW installed in Q1 2020. Compared to the same quarter in 2019, large-scale installations decreased by about 90%. However, there are currently 41.7 GW of large-scale projects under development, giving the industry a glimmer of hope for recovery. There are also another 32.4 GW of projects tendered and awaiting auction.
There were about 85 MW of rooftop solar installations, a decline of 56% compared to 194 MW installed in the last quarter. Rooftop installations declined by 71% compared to Q2 2019.
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Mercom India Research is forecasting approximately 4 GW of solar to be added in 2020, which was the worst-case scenario laid out in out the previous report.
Overall power capacity additions across power generation sources in the first half of 2020 stood at 2.3 GW. Renewable-based sources accounted for nearly 85% of these installations.
Even during the downturn, almost 70% of the new power capacity additions came from solar and wind in the first half of the year, which is a positive takeaway from the report.
Key Highlights from Mercom India Research’s Q2 2020 India Solar Market Update
<ul>
<li>Solar installations in India in Q2 2020 totaled 205 MW, a decline of 81% compared to 1,090 MW installed in Q1 2020. </li>
<li>In Q2 2020, large-scale solar installations added up to 120 MW, while rooftop installations accounted for 85 MW</li>
<li>Cumulative solar installed capacity in India was approximately 37 GW at the end of Q2 2020</li>
<li>The large-scale solar project pipeline in India stands at 42 GW, with another 34 GW of tendered capacity pending auction at the end of Q2 2020</li>
<li>In Q2 2020, investments in the India solar sector totaled $100 million (~₹7.5 billion), 90% lower compared to Q1 2020</li>
<li>Solar accounted for 56% of the new power capacity added in 1H 2020</li>
<li>Electricity generated from solar in Q2 2020 crossed 15.7 billion units</li>
</ul>
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Q2 2020 INDIA SOLAR MARKET UPDATE – 205 MW INSTALLED IN Q2 2020

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Solar installations in India declined by 43% in Q1 2020 reaching 1,080 MW, compared to 1,897 MW in Q4 2019. Installations were down by 39% year-over-year (YoY) compared to 1,761 MW in Q1 2019. Solar capacity additions in India in Q1 2020 were the lowest in a quarter since Q4 2016. In Q1 2020, large-scale solar projects totaled 886 MW, and rooftop solar installations added up to 194 MW.
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The report forecasts solar installations of approximately 5 GW in 2020 as project timelines are extended and moved to 2021. The report goes into a detailed analysis of three different forecast scenarios.
The report identifies the lockdown imposed on the entire country due to the coronavirus pandemic since March 25, 2020, and the supply disruption caused by the shutdown in China as the reasons for solar installation declines in Q1 2020.
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According to the report, cumulative solar installations reached 36.8 gigawatts (GW) at the end of Q1 2020. Large-scale solar projects accounted for 32.2 GW, whereas rooftop solar installations accounted for 4.6 GW.
The large-scale solar project development pipeline stands at 36.9 GW, along with 38.8 GW of projects tendered and pending auction at the end of Q1 2020.
Key Highlights from Mercom India Research’s Q1 2020 India Solar Market Update
<ul>
<li>In Q1 2020, India added 1,080 MW of solar installations, a decline of 43% compared to 1,897 MW installed in Q4 2019. YoY installations declined by 39% compared to 1,761 MW in Q1 2019</li>
<li>In Q1 2020, large-scale solar installations added up to 886 MW, while rooftop installations accounted for 194 MW</li>
<li>194 MW of rooftop solar projects were installed in Q1 2020, a decline of 36% compared to 304 MW added in Q4 2019. YoY installs fell by 26%, compared to 263 MW installed in Q1 2019</li>
<li>Cumulative solar installed capacity in India was approximately 36.8 GW at the end of Q1 2020.</li>
<li>The large-scale solar project pipeline in India stands at 36.9 GW with 38.8 GW tendered and pending auctions at the end of Q1 2020</li>
<li>Mercom forecasts installations of approximately 5 GW for CY 2020</li>
<li>In Q1 2020, investments in the India solar sector totaled over $970 million (~₹72.9 billion), 40% lower compared to Q4 2019</li>
<li>Solar now represents 9.8% of the total power installed capacity in India as of Q1 2020</li>
<li>Electricity generated from solar in FY 2019-20 accounted for 3.6% compared to 2.85% in FY 2018-19</li>
</ul>
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Q1 2020 INDIA SOLAR MARKET UPDATE – 1,080 MW INSTALLED IN Q1 2020

Mercom's India Solar Market Leaderboard 2020: Market Shares and Profiles

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Indian solar installations accounted for 7,346 megawatts (MW) in calendar year (CY) 2019 compared to 8,338 MW in 2018 &#8211; a 12% decline year-over-year (YoY). The 7.3 GW installations in the year 2019 was in line with the Mercom’s previously announced revised forecast.
The large-scale solar projects accounted for 85% of installations with 6,242 MW  (7% YoY decline) and rooftop solar made up the remaining 15% adding 1,104 MW (33% YoY decline). Rooftop solar continues to face hurdles resulting in a decline in installations in 2019 after several years of positive growth.
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By the end of 2019, the cumulative solar installations reached almost 35.7 gigawatts (GW). Large-scale projects accounted for 31.3 GW (87.6%) whereas rooftop solar installations accounted for 4.4 GW (12.4%).
The large-scale solar project development pipeline stands at 23.7 GW with 31.5 GW tendered and pending auctions at the end of Q4 2019.
The Indian solar market added 1,897 MW in Q4 2019, a 12.8% decrease, compared to 2,177 MW installed in Q3 2019. However, installations were up by 15.6% compared to 1,641 MW installed in Q4 2018. In Q4 2019, the large-scale solar projects came to 1,593 MW, while rooftop solar installations accounted for 304 MW, an increase of 24.1% compared to 245 MW installed in Q3 2019.
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Multiple reasons led to decline in solar additions in 2019 including, elections, slowing economy, liquidity issues, Tariff caps, lack of financing, curtailment, payment delays, and PPA renegotiations in Andhra Pradesh.
The solar industry started slowing from the first quarter of the year when elections ground the activity to a halt with government agencies stopping approvals of licenses and permits. Slowdown in the economy followed by credit crunch made it tough for projects to get financed all year long. The slowdown in economy also reduced power demand which led to severe curtailment issues.
Moving forward, Government must take quick decisions to address all common issues and to create a conducive atmosphere which could potentially take the Indian solar industry in the top ranks by 2022.
Key Highlights from Mercom India Research’s Q4 &amp; Annual 2019 India Solar Market Update.
<ul>
<li>In calendar year (CY) 2019, India added a total of 7,346 MW in large-scale and rooftop solar projects, a 12% decline compared to 8,338 MW installed in 2018</li>
<li>In Q4 of 2019, the Indian solar market added 1,897 MW, a 16% increase from 1,641 MW installed in Q4 2018</li>
<li>A total of 1,104 MW of rooftop solar projects were installed in 2019, a decline of 33% compared to 1,655 MW added in 2018</li>
<li>Cumulative solar installations in the country reached 35.7 GW by December 2019 with large-scale projects accounted for 88% whereas rooftop installations accounted for 12%</li>
<li>Mercom India Research forecasts CY 2020 solar installations at approximately 8.5 GW</li>
<li>The solar power generation in CY 2019 totaled 46 BUs, a 27% increase compared to the 36 BUs generated in the previous year</li>
<li>In CY 2019, the investments made in the Indian solar sector totaled over $8.2 billion (~₹585.4 billion), which is 16% lower compared to $9.8 billion (~₹699.6 billion) investments made in CY 2018</li>
</ul>
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2019 Q4 and ANNUAL INDIA SOLAR MARKET UPDATE – 7.3 GW INSTALLED IN CY 2019

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Solar installations in India increased by 44% in Q3 2019 reaching 2,170 MW, compared to 1,510 MW in Q2 2019. Installations were up by 36% year-over-year (YoY) compared to 1,592 MW in Q3 2018.
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Solar installations in the first nine months (9M) of 2019 reached 5.4 gigawatts (GW), a decline of 19%, compared to 6.7 GW of capacity added in 9M of 2018. Of the added capacity in 9M 2019, large-scale projects made up 85% and rooftop installations accounted for 15%.
Rooftop solar installations declined by just 16% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) in Q3 2019, totaling 245 MW compared to 292 MW installed in Q2 2019. Rooftop solar installations fell by 44% YoY compared to 435 MW installed in Q3 2018.
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According to the report, cumulative installed solar capacity stood at 33.8 GW by the end of Q3 2019. Of the total installed solar capacity to date, large-scale projects accounted for 88% and rooftop installations with 4,061 MW (12%).
Mercom India Research revised its forecast down to ~7.3 GW of solar capacity additions in CY 2019 from the previous estimate of approx 8 GW. This is an annual 12% decrease from 2018 installations of 8.3 GW. Mercom also estimates that for the first time, India will mark 10 GW of annual installations in CY 2020 assuming stable market conditions.
The report attributed the revision in solar estimates for 2019 to a slowdown in rooftop solar installations, partial commissioning of large-scale solar projects and over a gigawatt of projects that were scheduled to be commissioned in the third and fourth quarters have been postponed to 2020 for various reasons.
Key Highlights from Q3 2019 India Solar Market Update: &#8211;
<ul>
<li>Solar installations in India in Q3 2019 totaled 2,170 MW, a 44% increase compared to 1,510 MW installed in Q2 2019</li>
<li>In Q3 2019, large-scale installations added up to 1,925 MW (89%), while rooftop installations accounted for 245 MW (11%)</li>
<li>Cumulative installed solar capacity in India stood at 33.8 GW by the end of Sep 2019. Of this, cumulative rooftop solar installations crossed 4 GW.</li>
<li>Solar accounted for 41.4% of the new power capacity additions in 9M 2019</li>
<li>Renewable energy capacity additions continue to increase at a significant pace in India, accounting for approximately 35.7% of India’s power capacity mix cumulatively</li>
<li>Solar electricity generation crossed 10 billion units (BUs) in Q3 2019</li>
<li>In Q3 2019, investments in the Indian solar sector were 11% lower compared to investments made in Q2 2019</li>
</ul>
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Q3 2019 INDIA SOLAR MARKET UPDATE – 2,170 MW INSTALLED IN Q3 2019

India’s solar installations recorded in the first half (1H) of calendar year 2019 totaled almost 3.2 GW and the country’s total installed capacity has exceeded 31.5 GW.
Mercom’s India Solar Market Leaderboard report covers market shares and leader rankings across the Indian solar supply chain in first half (1H) of 2019. It provides the most accurate and comprehensive coverage of India’s solar industry leaders.
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The report covers:
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<li>Top EPC players</li>
<li>Top Tracker suppliers</li>
<li>Top Mounting Structure suppliers</li>
<li>Top Inverter suppliers</li>
<li>Top Module suppliers</li>
<li>Top Module and Cell manufacturers</li>
<li>Top Solar Open Access installers</li>
<li>Profiles of important players</li>
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Companies Covered in the report include:
ABB | ACME | Adani | Alpex Exports | Amplus Solar | APGENCO | Arctech Solar | Avaada Power | Ayana Renewable  | Azure Power | BHEL | Bosch Solar India | Canadian Solar | Clean Max | Deccan Energy | Delta Power Solutions | EMMVEE Photovoltaics | Engie | Essel Infra | First Solar | Fourth Partner Energy | Ganges Internationale | Goldi Solar | Greenko | Growatt | Hanwha Solar | Hartek Solar | Hero Future Energies | Hitachi Hi-Rel | Huawei | Indosolar | InfiniteERCAM Solar | Ingeteam | ISHKON   Industries | JA Solar | Jakson Solar | Jinko Solar | Jinneng | Jain Irrigation | Jupiter Solar | Kartikeya Industries |KEC International | Kehua Hengsheng | L&amp;T Solar | LONGi Solar | Mahindra Susten | Metalkraft | Moser Baer | NEXTracker | NLC India| NTPC | Nuevosol Energy | Oriano Solar | Pebs Pennar | PetaWatts Solar | Photon Solar | Premier Solar Systems | Prozeal Infra | Purushotam Profiles | Rays Power Infra | Refex Energy | RelyOn Solar | ReneSola | ReNew Power | RenewSys India | Risen Energy |Saatvik Green | SB Energy (SoftBank) | Schneider Electric | Scorpius Trackers | Shapoorji Pallonji | Shivam Photovoltaic | Sineng Electric | SMA Solar | SmartTrak | SNS Corporations | Solairedirect | Solis Inverter | Sprng Energy | Sri Savitr Solar | Sterling &amp; Wilson | Strolar | Sungrow | SunSource Energy | Sure Energy Systems | SUPAASI | Super Sun Solar | Surana Solar |  Tata International | Tata Power Solar | TBEA | TMEIC | Trina Solar | Vikram Solar | WAAREE | Websol Energy Systems | Wuxi Suntech |
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Mercom's India Solar Market Leaderboard 1H 2019: Market Shares and Profiles

Solar installations in India in Q2 2019 witnessed a slight decline with 1,510 MW, a 14% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) decrease compared to 1,761 MW installed in Q1 2019. Installations were down by 9% year-over-year (YoY) compared to 1,655 MW installed in Q2 2018.
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India added 3.2 GW of solar capacity in the first half of 2019 with large-scale projects making up 83% and rooftop installations accounting for 17%. Installations were down by 35%, compared to the 5.1 GW of capacity added in 1H of 2018.
Rooftop installations grew by 11% QoQ in Q2 2019 with 292 MW compared to 263 MW installed in Q1 2019. The rooftop market picked up slightly after elections. The rooftop installations fell by 30% YoY compared to 415 MW installed in Q2 2018.
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According to the report, cumulative large-scale solar installations reached 31.5 GW by the end of Q2 2019 with large-scale solar projects accounting for 88% and rooftop solar making up the remaining 12%.
Mercom India Research forecasts India to install over 8 GW of solar capacity in the calendar year 2019. The report estimates solar installations in India to reach 70 GW by the end of 2022 based on current market dynamics.
Key Highlights from the report:
<ul>
<li>Solar installations in India in Q2 2019 totaled 1,510 MW, a 14% decrease compared to 1,761 MW installed in Q1 2019</li>
<li>In Q2 2019, large-scale installations added up to 1,218 MW (81%), while rooftop installations accounted for 292 MW (19%)</li>
<li>Cumulative installed solar capacity in India stood at 31.5 GW by the end of June 2019. Of this, cumulative rooftop solar installations amounted to 3,816 MW</li>
<li>Solar accounted for 41% of the new power capacity added in 1H 2019</li>
<li>Renewable energy capacity additions continue to increase at a significant pace in India, accounting for approximately 35.4% of India’s power capacity mix cumulatively</li>
<li>Solar electricity generation crossed 12 billion units (BUs) in Q2 2019</li>
<li>In Q2 2019, investments in the Indian solar sector totaled over $1.85 billion, 34% lower compared to investments made in Q1 2019</li>
</ul>
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Q2 2019 INDIA SOLAR MARKET UPDATE – 1,510 MW INSTALLED IN Q2 2019

Solar installations in India in Q1 2019 increased slightly at 1,737 MW, 4% growth compared to 1,638 MW installed in Q4 2018. Installations were down by 49% year-over-year (YoY) compared to 3,377 MW installed in Q1 2018.
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Rooftop installations fell by 33% (YoY) with capacity additions of over 260 MW in Q1 2019 compared to 390 MW in Q1 2018. The slowdown was largely due to ongoing elections which made it difficult to get government approvals.
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The large-scale solar project development pipeline for India stands at 19.4 gigawatts (GW) with 31.7 GW tendered and pending auctions at the end of Q1 2019.
Mercom’s report estimates solar installations in India to reach 71 GW by the end of 2022, almost 30% lower than the 100 GW target set by the government. However, with an aggressive push and supportive policies, the goal is still achievable.
According to the report, India’s cumulative installed capacity reached 30 GW at the end of Q1 2019. However, rooftop installations still only make up 12% of total solar installations and the country has achieved only 9% of its targeted rooftop capacity addition of 40 GW by 2022.
Key Highlights: &#8211;
<ul>
<li>Solar installations in India in Q1 2019 totaled 1,737 MW, up by 4% compared to 1,638 MW installed in Q4 2018 and down 49% compared to 3,377 MW added in Q1 2018</li>
<li>In Q1 2019, large-scale installations totaled 1,474 MW (85%), while rooftop installations accounted for 263 MW (15%)</li>
<li>Cumulative installed solar capacity in India reached 30 GW at the end of March 2019. Of this, cumulative rooftop solar installations amounted to 3.5 GW</li>
<li>Over 12 GW of solar was tendered and 3 GW was auctioned in Q1</li>
<li>Solar accounted for 32% of the new power capacity added in Q1 2019</li>
<li>Renewable energy capacity additions continue to increase at a significant pace in India, accounting for approximately 22% of India’s power capacity mix cumulatively</li>
<li>In Q1 2019, investments in the Indian solar sector totaled over $2.8 billion, 12% lower compared to investments made in Q1 2018</li>
</ul>
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Q1 2019 INDIA SOLAR MARKET UPDATE - 1,737 MW INSTALLED IN Q1 2019

In 2018, India was again the third largest solar market behind China and the United States with 8.3 GW of solar PV capacity installed in the year.
Mercom’s India Solar Market Leaderboard report covers market shares and leader rankings across the Indian solar supply chain in calendar year (CY) 2018. It provides the most accurate and comprehensive coverage of India’s solar industry leaders.
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<li>Top EPC players</li>
<li>Top Tracker suppliers</li>
<li>Top Mounting Structure suppliers</li>
<li>Top Inverter suppliers</li>
<li>Top Module suppliers</li>
<li>Top Module and Cell manufacturers</li>
<li>Top Solar Open Access installers</li>
<li>Profiles of important players</li>
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Companies Covered in the report include:
ABB | ACME | Adani | Alpex Exports | Amplus Solar | Arctech Solar | Astronergy | Atria Power | Avaada Power | Ayana Renewables | Azure Power | BHEL | Bosch Solar India | Canadian Solar | CleanMax | Convert Italia | Deccan Energy | Delta Power Solutions | Dexler Energy | EMMVEE Photovoltaics | Enkay Solar | Essel Infra | First Solar | Fourth Partner Energy | Ganges Internationale | Ginlong Solis | Goldi Solar | Greenko | Hanwha Q Cells | Hartek Solar | Hero Future Energies | Hitachi Hi-Rel | Huawei | Indosolar | InfiniteERCAM Solar | ISHKON Industries | JA Solar | Jakson Solar| Jupiter Solar | Kartikeya Industries | Kosal Energie | L&amp;T Solar | LONGi Solar | Lubi Solar | Mahindra Susten | Metalkraft | Moser baer | Mytrah Energy | Neosol technologies | NEXTracker | NLC India| NTPC | Nuevosol Energy | Patanjali Renewable | Pennar Industries | PetaWatts Solar | Photon Solar | Premier Solar Systems | Prozeal Infra | Purushotam Profiles | Rays Power Infra | Rays Power Experts | Refex Energy | ReneSola | ReNew Power | RenewSys India | Risen Energy | Sahaj Solar | SB Energy | Schneider Electric | Scorpius | Shapoorji Pallonji | Sineng Electric | SMA Solar | SmartTrak | SNS Corporation | Sri Savitr Solar | Sprng Energy | Sterling &amp; Wilson | SunFuel Technologies | Sungrow | SunSource Energy | Sunsure Energy | Surana Solar | Sure Energy Systems | Tata International | Tata Power Solar | TBEA | TMEIC | Trina Solar | Ujaas Energy | Vikram Solar | WAAREE | Webel Energy Systems | Wuxi Suntech | ZnShine Solar
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Mercom's India Solar Market Leaderboard 2019: Market Shares and Profiles

India’s solar installations have reached 8.3 GW in 2018 with large-scale projects making up 6,608 MW and rooftop installations accounting for 1,655 MW.
Q4 2018 installations added to 1,638 MW, up three percent quarter-over-quarter from the 1,589 MW installed during Q3 2018. Installations were down about 52 percent year-over-year (YoY) compared to 2,491 MW installed in Q4 2017.
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Karnataka topped the list of states with newly added large-scale solar capacity in 2018 followed by Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra. Together these five states accounted for 81 percent of large-scale installations in the year.
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Cumulative installed solar capacity in India reached 27.9 GW at the end of December 2018. Of this, cumulative rooftop solar installations amounted to 3,260 MW.
Solar accounted for 50.7 percent of the new power capacity in 2018.
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2018 Q4 & ANNUAL INDIA SOLAR MARKET UPDATE - 8.3 GW INSTALLED IN 2018

The Indian solar sector is one of the top three markets in the world driven by ambitious solar targets. The market is both very competitive and price sensitive and it is critical, now more than ever, to monitor the pricing of imported solar components.
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India’s solar installations have reached 6.6 GW year-to-date with large-scale projects making up 5,382 MW and rooftop installations accounting for 1,240 MW.
Solar installations in India in Q3 2018 witnessed a slight decline with 1,589 MW, a 4 percent decrease compared to 1,659 MW installed in Q2 2018. Installations were also down about 30 percent year-over-year (YoY) compared to 2,278 MW installed in Q3 2017.
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In Q3 2018, large-scale installations totaled 1,154 MW compared to 1,244 MW in <a href="https://mercomindia.com/india-solar-installation-q2-2018/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Q2 2018</a> and 2,984 MW in <a href="https://mercomindia.com/solar-installations-india-q1-2018/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Q1 2018</a>. This is a 43 percent decline YoY when compared to 2,013 MW installed in Q3 2017.
Rooftop installations in Q3 2018 accounted for 435 MW, which was a 5 percent increase from 415 MW installed in Q2 2018 and a 64 percent increase compared to 265 MW installed in Q3 2017.
In Q3 2018, large-scale solar projects accounted for 73 percent and rooftop solar accounted for the other 27 percent.
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Cumulative solar installed capacity totaled 26 GW at the end of Q3 2018 with large-scale solar projects accounting for 89 percent and rooftop solar making up the remaining 11 percent.
<a href="https://mercomindia.com/research/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mercom India Research</a> is forecasting solar installations of approximately 8 GW in calendar year (CY) 2018.
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Q3 2018 INDIA SOLAR QUARTERLY MARKET UPDATE – Solar Installations in India Totaled 1,589 MW in Q3 2018

India’s solar installations recorded in the first half (1H) of calendar year 2018 totaled almost 5 GW and the country’s total installed capacity has exceeded 25 GW.
Mercom’s India Solar Market Leaderboard report covers market shares and leader rankings across the Indian solar supply chain in first half (1H) of 2018. It provides the most accurate and comprehensive coverage of India’s solar industry leaders.
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The report covers:
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<li>Top large-scale project developers by pipeline and completed projects</li>
<li>Top rooftop installers, cumulative and 2017</li>
<li>Top EPC players</li>
<li>Top Tracker suppliers</li>
<li>Top Inverter suppliers</li>
<li>Top Module suppliers</li>
<li>Top Module and Cell manufacturers</li>
<li>Profiles of important players</li>
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Companies Covered in the report Include:
ABB | ACME | Adani | Alpex Exports | Amplus Solar | Arctech Solar | Avaada Power | Azure Power | BELECTRIC | BHEL | Bosch Solar India | Canadian Solar | Clean Max | Convert Italia | Deccan Energy | Delta Power Solutions | EMMVEE Photovoltaics | Essel Infra | First Solar | Fourth Partner Energy |  Gamesa Electric | Ganges Internationale | Gautam Solar | Goldi Solar | Greenko | Hanwha Solar | Harsha Abakus Solar | Hartek Solar | Hero Future Energies | Hitachi Hi-Rel | Huawei | Indosolar | InfiniteERCAM Solar | Ingeteam | Innovative Solar | JA Solar | Jain Irrigation | Jupiter Solar | Juvi India Renewable | Kartikeya Industries | Koley Solar | L&amp;T Solar | LONGi Solar | Mahindra Susten | Metalkraft | MI Solar | MicroSun Solar | Modern Solar | Moser baer | NEXTracker | NLC India| NRR Power | NTPC | Nuevosol Energy | ORB Energy | Pebs Pennar | PetaWatts Solar | Photon Solar | Premier Solar Systems | Prozeal Infra | Rays Power Infra | Refex Energy | REIL | RelyOn Solar | ReneSola | ReNew Power | RenewSys India | Risen Energy | Schneider Electric | Scorpius | Shapoorji Pallonji | SMA Solar | SmartTrak | SNS Corporations | Sri Savitr Solar | Sterling &amp; Wilson | SunFuel Technologies | Sungrow | Sunray Solar | SunSource Energy | Surana Solar | Sure Energy Systems | Talesun | Tata International | Tata Power Solar | TBEA | TMEIC | Trina Solar | Vikram Solar | Vispra Power | WAAREE | Websol Energy Systems | Wuxi Suntech | ZnShine Solar
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Mercom's India Solar Market Leaderboard 1H 2018: Market Shares and Profiles

Q2 2018 solar installations were at the lowest level since Q1 2017 with 1,599 MW, a 52 percent decrease compared to 3,344 MW installed in Q1 2018. Installations were also down about 21 percent year-over-year (YoY) compared to 2,025 MW installed in Q2 2017. The solar installation decline in Q2 2018 after four consecutive quarters of growth was expected and attributed to uncertainties around trade cases, module price fluctuations, and PPA renegotiations after record low bids which contributed to the tender and auction slowdown in 2017. All of this resulted in a weaker project pipeline for 2018.
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In Q2 2018, large-scale installations totaled 1,184 MW compared to 2,954 MW in Q1 2018 and 1,800 MW installed in Q2 2017. Rooftop installations accounted for 415 MW, which was up 6 percent compared to 390 MW installed the previous quarter and up 84 percent compared to 225 MW installed in Q2 2017. In Q2 2018, large-scale solar projects accounted for 74 percent and rooftop solar accounted for the other 26 percent.
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The large-scale solar project pipeline for India stands at 11.2 GW with 18.6 GW tendered and pending auctions at the end of Q2 2018.
Mercom is forecasting approximately 8-9 GW of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity to be added by the end of 2018. The drop in 2018 solar power installations is mostly in large-scale projects due to lack of a strong project pipeline.
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Q2 2018 INDIA SOLAR QUARTERLY MARKET UPDATE – 1.6 GW Installed in Q2 2018

Q1 2018 was the best quarter on record for solar installations in India, with 3,269 MW, a 34 percent increase compared to 2,448 MW installed in Q4 2017. Installations were also up when compared to the 2,991 MW installed in Q1 of 2017. The cumulative solar installed capacity totaled 22.8 GW at the end of Q1 2018. The surge in installations in Q1 2018 was primarily due to the completion of projects which were scheduled for commissioning the previous quarter but had experienced delays due to grid connection issues.
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This was the first quarter of over 3 GW installed in the Indian solar market. This was the fifth quarter in a row where at least two gigawatts of solar was installed.
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In Q1 2018, large-scale installations continued to drive the Indian solar market with 2,879 MW compared to 2,188 MW in Q4 2017 and 2,746 MW installed in Q1 2017. Rooftop installations accounted for 390 MW, which was up compared to 260 MW installed the previous quarter and 245 MW installed in the first quarter of 2017. Of the total installed solar capacity, large-scale projects accounted for 88 percent and rooftop accounted for the other 12 percent.
The large-scale solar project pipeline for India stands at 9.7 GW with 10.2 GW tendered and pending auction as of the end of Q1 2018.
The uncertainty around the trade cases has put a freeze on development activity and needs to be resolved immediately. The industry needs clarity on the safeguard duty to understand how it will be imposed and at what levels. Even with the announcement of the pass-through provision, concerns remain and the industry wants a step-by-step implementation plan on paper with proper approvals.
Mercom is forecasting approximately 8–9 GW of solar to be installed in the calendar year (CY) 2018. Uncertainty in the solar industry created by the announcement of trade cases led to a smaller development pipeline with slowing tender activity, leading to a lower installation year compared to 2017.
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Q1 2018 INDIA SOLAR QUARTERLY MARKET UPDATE – 3.3 GW Installed in Q1 2018

The share of renewable energy in the overall power mix in India is growing fast and so are the regulatory and policy changes that support renewables. It has become more important than ever to keep track of changing policies by the hour that could affect not only your corporate strategy and decision making but your bottom line.
Mercom is now bringing you regular updates on the regulatory changes affecting the renewable energy sector as it happens. Separate real-time alerts will be sent for important policy updates as it happens.
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Mercom's Renewable Energy Regulatory Updates

In 2017, India emerged as the third largest solar market in the world behind China and the United States, having grown at a CAGR of approximately 170 percent since 2010.
Mercom’s India Solar Market Leaderboard report covers market shares and leader rankings across the Indian solar supply chain in 2017. It provides the most accurate and comprehensive coverage of India’s solar industry leaders.
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The report covers:
<ul>
<li>Top large-scale project developers by pipeline and completed projects</li>
<li>Top rooftop installers, cumulative and 2017</li>
<li>Top EPC players</li>
<li>Top Tracker suppliers</li>
<li>Top Inverter suppliers</li>
<li>Top Module suppliers</li>
<li>Top Module and Cell manufacturers</li>
<li>Profiles of important players</li>
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<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-9948" src="https://mercomindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Market-share-images.png" alt="India solar market share taxonomy" width="1156" height="573" srcset="https://cms.mercomindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Market-share-images.png 1156w, https://cms.mercomindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Market-share-images-600x297.png 600w, https://cms.mercomindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Market-share-images-300x149.png 300w, https://cms.mercomindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Market-share-images-768x381.png 768w, https://cms.mercomindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Market-share-images-1024x508.png 1024w, https://cms.mercomindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Market-share-images-650x322.png 650w, https://cms.mercomindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Market-share-images-624x309.png 624w" sizes="(max-width: 1156px) 100vw, 1156px" />Companies Covered in the report Include: 
ABB | ACME | Adani | Alpex Exports | Amplus Solar | Arctec Solar | Azure Power | BHEL | Canadian Solar | Clean Max | Convert Italia | Delta Power Solutions | EMMVEE Photovoltaics | First Solar | Fourth Partner Energy | Ganges Internationale | Goldi Green | Greenko | Hanwha Solar | Hartek Solar | Hero Future Energies | Hitachi | Huawei | Indosolar | InfiniteERCAM Solar | Ingeteam | JA Solar | Jinko Solar | Jupiter Solar | L&amp;T Solar | Mahindra Susten | Moser baer | NEXTracker | NTPC | Photon Solar | Premier Solar Systems | Prozeal Infra | REIL | RattanIndia | RelyOn Solar | ReneSola | ReNew Power | RenewSys India | Risen Energy | SBG Cleantech | Schneider Electric | Scorpius | SMA Solar | SmartTrak | Solairedirect | Sri Savitr Solar | Sterling &amp; Wilson | Sungrow | Sunlink | Wuxi Suntech | Surana Solar | Sure Energy Systems | Suzlon | Tata Power | TBEA | TMEIC | Trina Solar | Ujaas Energy | Vikram Solar | WAAREE | Websol Energy Systems
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Mercom's India Solar Market Leaderboard 2018: Market Shares and Profiles

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India is one of the top solar markets in the world and India’s cumulative installed solar capacity has surpassed 66 GW as of June 2023. The country’s utility-scale project development pipeline stood at over 67 GW as of June 2023, with an additional 62 GW of projects tendered awaiting auction. Any solar company with growth aspirations cannot ignore the Indian solar market. While our <a href="https://mercomindia.com/product/india-solar-project-tracker/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">solar project tracker</a> gives a close-up view of large-scale projects and our <a href="https://mercomindia.com/product/india-solar-tender-tracker/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">tender tracker</a> let’s you stay on top of upcoming opportunities, our market share report gives you a comprehensive understanding of the competitive landscape.
It is impossible to have a market strategy without knowing the market and the players. Our Market Share Tracker gives you insights into your competitors and their growth rates so you can adjust your strategies accordingly. Our Solar Market Share report is updated with all the top players, installations, shipment figures, and growth rates.
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Mercom's INDIA SOLAR MARKET SHARE TRACKER

Indian solar installations in calendar year 2017 grew exponentially with the addition of 9,629 MW in new large-scale and rooftop solar capacity. The installation total was more than double the 4,313 MW installed in 2016 and made 2017 the best year for solar installations in India to date. The robust growth boosted the country’s total installed capacity to 19.6 GW as of December 2017. However, despite the encouraging installation numbers, many completed projects were unable to get commissioned before the end of the year due to evacuation and grid connection delays.
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Large-scale solar installations accounted for the bulk of total installations in 2017, nabbing about 90 percent of the total with 8,634 MW installed, while the remaining 10 percent came from rooftop solar additions totaling 995 MW. Rooftop installations grew by 56 percent year-over-year with cumulative installations totaling nearly 1.6 GW as of December 31, 2017.
In 2017, Telangana and Karnataka installed over 2 GW each and accounted for approximately 50 percent of all installations across the country. Telangana became the first Indian state to surpass 3 GW of cumulative solar installations.
<a href="https://mercomindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_22022018_111209_0.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-9190" src="https://mercomindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_22022018_111209_0.png" alt="" width="716" height="355" srcset="https://cms.mercomindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_22022018_111209_0.png 716w, https://cms.mercomindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_22022018_111209_0-600x297.png 600w, https://cms.mercomindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_22022018_111209_0-300x149.png 300w, https://cms.mercomindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_22022018_111209_0-650x322.png 650w, https://cms.mercomindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_22022018_111209_0-624x309.png 624w" sizes="(max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px" /></a>India’s pipeline of utility-scale projects under development stood at approximately 10.6 GW at year-end 2017, with another 4.3 GW of tenders pending auction.
However, a host of challenges now facing the sector has Mercom forecasting total installations to decline by about 22 percent year-over-year to 7.5 GW in 2018. The lower forecast reflects a smaller pipeline of projects scheduled for commissioning in 2018. Auction activity was not very robust in 2017 and though there was a surge in activity at the end of the year, most of the projects that were tendered are not likely to be commissioned until 2019, a factor that is reflected in our five-year forecast.
Solar bids/tariffs stabilized around the ₹2.5 (~$0.039) per kWh mark since the lowest solar tariff of ₹2.44 (~$0.0370)/kWh was quoted by ACME Solar in Bhadla Phase-III solar park auction held in May 2017.
Solar accounted for approximately 45 percent of all new generation capacity added in India during 2017. This robust installation activity also made solar the largest single source of new power capacity additions in 2017.
There are several challenges facing the industry that threaten to slow installation growth in 2018.
In January 2018, the Directorate General of Safeguards Customs and Central Excise recommended imposing a 70 percent safeguard duty on imported solar cells and modules from China and Malaysia for 200 days. The Madras High Court placed a temporary stay on the recommendation but, in the meantime, the unexpected and aggressive recommendation has brought the industry to a standstill.
Also hanging over the industry’s head is the unresolved anti-dumping case, which had no major developments in the fourth quarter of 2017. The Directorate General of Anti-Dumping (DGAD) is expected to issue a recommendation in the second half of 2018.
The port duty is another hurdle causing issues for developers. The unexpected 7.5 percent (plus education cess) duty came after Indian ports abruptly began reclassifying solar modules in the second half of 2017. Though the government has stepped in to make it possible for developers to pay a bank guarantee or a provisional bond to have their modules released from port custody, the issue has not been fully resolved.
Chinese module ASPs (average selling price) increased for the second-quarter-in-a-row in Q4 2017 and caused pain for developers who won projects at extremely low bids. ASPs rose by approximately four percent during Q4, defying developer expectations that they would decline. Chinese module ASPs increased by a total of 19 percent in the second half of 2017.
The imposition of any additional duties would make solar more expensive and potentially scare away financially strapped distribution companies (DISCOMs) who are looking to procure the cheapest power generation source available.
On the positive side, more than 3 GW of large-scale solar projects were tendered in December 2017 alone. Once the cloud of uncertainty passes, most of these projects are expected to come up for commissioning in 2019 and beyond – a factor that is reflected in our forecast.
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2017 Q4 & ANNUAL INDIA SOLAR QUARTERLY MARKET UPDATE – 9.6 GW Installed in 2017

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With almost 170 GW of solar tenders of all sizes announced over the last two years, it is more important than ever to stay on top of tender activity – Mercom makes it easy! We monitor and alert you to new tenders, so you can focus on your core business.
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Indian solar installations totaled 2,247 MW in Q3 2017, up 300 MW from Q2 in which 1,947 MWs were installed according to the recently released <a href="https://mercomindia.com/product/q3-2017-india-solar-quarterly-market-update/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">India Solar Market Update</a> by Mercom India Research. However, like in the preceding quarter, many project commissioning dates were delayed. Approximately 1 GW of large-scale projects with construction completed have not yet been officially commissioned due to grid connection and evacuation delays caused by government agencies, further contributing to the slower than expected installation figures seen in Q3.
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In the third quarter, large-scale solar projects accounted for 1,982 MW and made up most of the installation total, while rooftop installations accounted for the remaining 265 MW. In the first three quarters of calendar year 2017, solar installations totaled 7.1 GW.
The pipeline of utility-scale projects is currently around 11.5 GW, and another 5.6 GW of tenders are pending auction.
Overall, the conditions in the Indian solar market became much more challenging during the third quarter due to various factors, such as a spike in Chinese module prices, the pending anti-dumping case, PPA renegotiations in some states, issues surrounding incomplete infrastructure and evacuation, and confusion about the Goods and Services Taxes (GST). These factors led to a slowdown in installations and tender and auction activity in the third quarter.
The biggest challenge now facing the sector is rising Chinese module prices. The Indian solar market has grown accustomed to seeing the price of Chinese panels consistently fall quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) and year-over-year (YoY). But for the first time in many years Chinese module ASPs increased in price by 14 percent in Q3 2017 compared to Q2 2017. This has been a huge concern for project developers and it is bringing new project development and procurement activity to a standstill. By comparison, Chinese module prices dropped by 14 percent during the same period last year. Unless this trend reverses quickly, we expect solar installation activity will dip in 2018, which is reflected in our forecast.
“Even though the Indian solar market is on pace for a record-breaking year, the momentum has definitely slowed,” said Raj Prabhu, CEO of Mercom Capital Group. “Just like the preceding quarter, we saw many project commissioning dates get delayed. In addition, there are approximately 1 GW of large-scale solar projects that are complete but unable to get connected to the grid. These factors are likely to lead to a weaker-than-projected Q4.”
Growth in the large-scale solar market in Q3 2017 was underpinned by more than 1 GW of combined project installations in Telangana and Karnataka, followed by more modest installation totals in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan. Telangana was the only state that installed more than 500 MW during the quarter. In all, eight states accounted for 96 percent of large‑scale installations during the quarter.
With approximately 612 MW of solar installations during the period, Telangana surpassed Andhra Pradesh to become the state with most solar installations with a cumulative total of ~2.5 GW. Telangana was closely followed by Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan, which each have cumulative installed capacities slightly greater than 2 GW. These three states together represent approximately 43 percent of the country’s total installed large-scale solar capacity.
After solar tariffs fell below the ₹2.50 (~$0.0385)/kWh level in Q2 2017, tender and auction activity came to a grinding halt as distribution companies (DISCOMs) pushed developers to match those low tariffs no matter what state they were in. Though the central government has directed states to honor signed PPAs and not to try and renegotiate contracts, they cannot force DISCOMs to buy power at any price.
Even though the mystery surrounding the GST ended with the government announcing tax rates, there is still plenty of ambiguity concerning which tax rates will be applied to each component. In fact, the 5 percent rate set for solar modules is the only component rate that has any clarity. GST rates for other components vary from 18 percent to 28 percent, but neither solar companies nor government regulators can clearly say which components attract what rate. Consequently, it is difficult to model bid prices without knowing what the exact tax rate is, and that is another reason causing the slowdown in auction activity.
The fourth quarter of 2017 will be a crucial quarter for the solar sector in many ways considering the anti-dumping recommendations due to be released, the uncertain trajectory of module prices, and low power demand. If government regulators focus on the long-term picture and handle the current challenges diligently there is no reason why solar shouldn’t continue to be the most attractive market within the power industry for years to come.
The report forecasts that total solar installations in India will range from 9.5 GW to 10 GW in the full calendar year 2017 and approximately 7 GW in 2018.
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“An extremely cost sensitive market like India will find it very tough to handle any aggressive imposition of tariffs. The developer community could adjust and model their bids accordingly, but we are concerned that state utilities who are already renegotiating PPAs so that they can procure solar power at the lowest possible prices will stop buying more solar if the tariff moves toward the ₹3.50 (~$0.054)/kWh level,” said Prabhu. The anti-dumping recommendation will most likely affect our future forecast, he added.
Even with these challenges, solar continues to be the leading new power generation in India. Compared to solar’s share of 31.9 percent in the first half of 2017, solar new installed capacity additions accounted for 39 percent of total power capacity additions at the end of the third quarter.
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Q3 2017 INDIA SOLAR QUARTERLY MARKET UPDATE - 2.2 GW installed in Q3 2017

The Indian solar market added 1,869 megawatts (MW) in the second quarter of 2017, bringing installations in the first half of the year to 4,765 MW (surpassing the 4,313 MW installed in all of 2016).
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Large-scale solar installations totaled 1,639 MW in Q2 2017 while rooftop installations accounted for 230 MW. In the first half of 2017, large-scale solar installations made up 4,290 MW (90 percent) and rooftop installations totaled 475 MW (10 percent) of total installations.
“The Indian solar market had its best first half and is on pace to have its best year,” said Raj Prabhu, CEO of Mercom Capital Group. “However, uncertainty around GST rates, utilities renegotiating to get better rates, and the recently initiated anti-dumping case have stalled momentum in the sector and could have a significant negative effect on installations in 2018.”
Andhra Pradesh became the first state in India to install over 2 GW of solar. Currently, seven states have exceeded 1 GW of solar installations.
The pipeline of Indian utility-scale projects under construction is currently 12.2 GW with about 6.3 GW of tenders pending to be auctioned.
Approximately 3.4 GW of solar was tendered in Q2 2017 compared to 1.85 GW in Q1 this year. There were 2.5 GW of solar projects auctioned in Q2 2017 compared to 1.3 GW in Q1 2017.
“Most projects under construction will not be affected, but new tender and auction activity has stalled and most developers are taking a pessimistic view of the recent developments,” said Priya Sanjay, Managing Director of Mercom Communications India.
The newly released Q2 2017 India Quarterly Market Update forecasts 2017 installations to reach 10.5 GW, which would be a 144 percent increase year-over-year compared to the 4.3 GW installed last year.
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The Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates were announced as promised in July, but there is still a lot of confusion and ambiguity surrounding the <a href="https://mercomindia.com/gst-update-confusion-reigns-around-gst-solar-systems-mnre-wants-5-percent-rate-components/">GST rates</a>. Initially, a rate of five percent was announced for all solar components, which was then clarified to five percent only for solar modules and 18 percent or more for other components. The most recent update is that the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is pushing for a five percent rate, though nothing is official yet.
The second quarter also saw the <a href="https://mercomindia.com/records-keep-falling-bhadla-solar-park-auctions-tariff-breaches-rs-2-50-0-038kwh-500-mw-phase-iii-solar-park-auction/">lowest ever tariff</a> of Rs.2.44 (~$0.037)/kWh in the recently conducted 500 MW Bhadla Phase-III Solar Park auction. Most utilities now want a similarly low tariff, which has led to delays in PPA signings, tenders, and auctions.
While DISCOMs are looking for the lowest tariff, the <a href="https://mercomindia.com/mercom-exclusive-anti-dumping-petition-from-indian-solar-manufacturers-comes-at-a-crucial-time-as-solar-becomes-cheaper-than-coal/">anti-dumping petition</a> filed by domestic manufacturers against solar imports from China, Taiwan, and Malaysia with the Directorate General of Anti-Dumping (DGAD) has been accepted. DGAD has officially <a href="https://mercomindia.com/indias-anti-dumping-investigation-solar-imports-china-taiwan-malaysia-underway/">initiated</a> the investigation with the possibility of preliminary findings in as soon as two months.
Chinese module prices in India fell by about five percent in the second quarter of 2017. As expected, module prices firmed up in June due to high demand in China before its feed-in tariff cuts at the end of June. However, Chinese module prices are falling less dramatically than in Q3 2016 because the 5.5 GW top runner program and poverty alleviation program are keeping demand steady. Meanwhile, developers in the U.S. are looking to procure Chinese panels in anticipation of anti-dumping tariffs in the Suniva case. This presents a challenging scenario for Indian developers who are bidding lower and lower while anticipating that Chinese module prices will continue to decline indefinitely.
If the anti-dumping tariff is imposed, Mercom’s forecast will be significantly revised downwards depending on the final tariff.
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