India added 6.1 GW of solar open access capacity in the first nine months of 2025, increasing over 13% year-over-year (YoY) from 5.4 GW, according to Mercom India’s Q3 2025 Solar Open Access Market Report. The installation growth during this period was driven by increasing demand from commercial and industrial consumers. India added 2.2 GW of solar open access capacity in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, a 20% decline from 2.8 GW installed in the previous quarter. However, installations increased nearly 108% YoY from 1.1 GW. Capacity additions in Q3 2025 were affected by delays in grid-connectivity approvals, restricted substation access, and limited transmission evacuation capacity in states with weak grid infrastructure.