India’s rooftop solar capacity grows by 1.1 GW in first half of 2024

India added 1.1 GW of rooftop solar capacity from January to June 2024, a 26% increase from the 873 MW added in the same period last year, according to a report by US-based research firm Mercom Capital. The report, titled “India Rooftop Solar Market,” highlighted that 731 MW of rooftop solar was installed in the second quarter of 2024, representing an 89% increase from 388 MW year-on-year. As of June, India’s total rooftop solar capacity…