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India increased solar energy capacity from 2 GW to 160 GW in 12 years: PM Modi

15 August 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

15 August 2026

Topic

technology

◆ Sectors

Clean Energy

◆ Geography

India

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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, and 4 sources have reported it between 10 Aug 2026 and 31 Aug 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

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.

◆ Coverage

4 sources · first reported 10 Aug 2026 · latest 31 Aug 2026

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Clean Energysolarrenewable-energyindiaenergy-transitionclean-energy