By Manoj Kumar N, Medha Mathew, and Nandikesh Sivalingam
Solar generation in India rose 37% year-on-year in Q1 FY 2026-27 as fastest-growing major source of electricity generation, while energy storage began contributing to nighttime peak demand, now playing operational role in India’s power system
Quarterly energy snapshot for India: Q1 2026-27 (pdf version)
Press release – Quarterly energy snapshot for India: Q1 2026-27