Daily News Wrap-Up: India Adds 7.1 GW of Rooftop Capacity in 2025
Rooftop solar installers raise alarm over Maharashtra’s solar policy tweak
February 27, 2026
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India’s rooftop solar capacity grew to 7.1 GW in the calendar year 2025, an over 123% year-over-year (YoY) jump from 3.2 GW in 2024, according to Mercom India Research’s newly released Q4 & Annual 2025 India Rooftop Solar Market Report. Rooftop solar accounted for more than 19% of the total solar installations in the year. Residential consumers accounted for almost 76% of the total rooftop solar installations in 2025.
