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25 Lakh+ Rooftop Solar Systems Installed Under PM Surya Ghar Yojana

Over 25 lakh rooftop solar systems have been installed under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, with funds utilized exceeding ₹14,585 crore in the current fiscal year. The scheme has received over 63 lakh applications on its national portal since its 2024 launch. The government estimates that installations in one crore households could produce 1,000 billion units of renewable electricity and reduce emissions by 720 million tonnes of CO2. The top implementing states are Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, and Rajasthan.

Key Points: PM Surya Ghar Yojana: Over 25 Lakh Rooftop Solar Systems Installed

  • 25+ lakh systems installed
  • ₹14,585 crore utilized in FY26
  • 63+ lakh applications received
  • Top states: Gujarat, Maharashtra, UP
  • Aims for 1 crore households
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Over 25 lakh rooftop solar systems installed under PM Surya Ghar Yojana

Over 25 lakh rooftop solar systems installed under PM Surya Ghar Yojana, with ₹14,585 crore utilized in FY26. Top states are Gujarat, Maharashtra, UP.

"63,26,125 applications have been received... and a total of 25,02,217 rooftop solar systems have been installed - Shripad Yesso Naik"

New Delhi, March 10

A total of 25,02,217 rooftop solar systems have been installed under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

Under the scheme, funds amounting to Rs 14,585.29 crore have been utilised in FY26 (till March 5), against Rs 7,822.92 crore in FY25.

"Under the scheme, 63,26,125 applications have been received on the National Portal, and a total of 25,02,217 rooftop solar systems have been installed, as on 05.03.2026," Minister of State for Power and New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik told the Rajya Sabha.

Launched in 2024, the PM Muft Bijli Yojana is a demand-driven scheme wherein all residential consumers in the country having grid connected electricity connection of the local discom can avail the benefits of the scheme, for the installation of Rooftop Solar systems, by applying on the National Portal of the scheme.

The government estimates that installations of rooftop solar systems in one crore households could produce renewable electricity of 1,000 billion units, potentially reducing emissions by 720 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) equivalent over the 25‑year lifetime of the systems.

The top five states in implementation as of 2025-end include Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, and Rajasthan.

Replying to a separate question, the minister said a total of 266.78 GW non-fossil fuel source-based electricity capacity has been installed in the country (as of December 31, 2025).

This includes 258.00 GW Renewable Energy (135.81 GW Solar Power, 54.51 GW Wind Power, 11.61 GW Bio Energy, 5.16 GW Small Hydro Power, 50.91 GW Large Hydro Power) and 8.78 GW Nuclear Power capacity, said Naik.

The government is also implementing the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), with an objective to make India a global hub of production, usage and export of green hydrogen and its derivatives, the minister added.

- IANS

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Priya S
Great initiative for energy independence. But the article says over 63 lakh applications received and only 25 lakh installed. The gap is huge. Why is the implementation so slow? Hope the process speeds up.
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Rohit P
Seeing UP in the top 5 is a positive surprise. Solar power can be a game-changer for our villages with frequent power cuts. Hope they focus on rural areas more.
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Sarah B
The potential reduction of 720 million tonnes of CO2 is staggering. As someone living in Delhi, clean air initiatives like this give me hope. Combined with the Green Hydrogen Mission, India is on the right path.
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Vikram M
Applied 6 months ago from Bangalore. Still waiting for final approval from the discom. The portal is good, but the last-mile coordination with local electricity boards needs serious improvement. The intent is good, execution needs work.
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Kavya N
My parents in Kerala are very happy with their installation. It's a solid long-term investment for middle-class families. Saves money and helps the environment. Win-win! ☀️

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