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Solar Tenders and Auctions Decline in Q1 2026 Amid Focus on Project Execution

Almost 4 GW of solar projects were auctioned in the quarter

May 12, 2026

/ Prabha P P
/ Mercom Research Focus, Solar, Tenders & Auctions
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In Q1 2026, government agencies issued nearly 6 GW of solar tenders, a 68% decrease from 17 GW in Q1 2025 but almost double the capacity issued in Q4 2025.

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