India's solar problem isn't generation anymore. It's what to do with all that power

India's installed solar capacity expanded from 3 GW in 2014 to ~157 GW by May 2026, making it the largest contributor to renewable energy and ranking third globally.

The country curtailed 8,133 GWh of solar electricity in April–June 2026 because the grid could not absorb all generated power, up from 2,417 GWh in April alone.

Non-fossil fuel sources accounted for over half of India's installed electricity capacity as of October 2025, supporting the Panchamrit goal of 500 GW non-fossil capacity by 2030.

Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) noted that the challenge has shifted from generation to moving, storing, and using solar electricity.