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India increased solar energy capacity from 2 GW to 160 GW in 12 years: PM Modi
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Fusion42 · 16 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
India has expanded its solar energy capacity dramatically from 2 gigawatts to 160 gigawatts over the past 12 years, reflecting a significant scale-up in renewable energy infrastructure.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy.
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India’s solar capacity surge opens fresh avenues for founders in clean energy tech and supply chains. You can tap into a rapidly growing market driven by government-backed renewable expansion.
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